What does "Jaundice" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
Jaundice is a medical condition that causes the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes to turn yellow. This happens when there is too much bilirubin, a yellow chemical in hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the red blood cells, in the body. The excess bilirubin can come from the body having trouble processing red blood cells. Jaundice is often seen in liver disease, such as hepatitis or liver cancer, and in conditions like gallstones.
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