Negative jaundice

What does "Negative 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.

Explanation

Negative jaunce refers to the absence of jaundice in a patient. Jaundice is a condition that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes due to high levels of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. If a patient is said to have "negative jaundice", it means they do not show these symptoms and their bilirubin levels are normal. This term is often used in medical reports or diagnoses to indicate that the patient does not have this particular condition.

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