icteric

[ ik-ter-ik ]

/ ɪkˈtɛr ɪk /

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adjective Pathology.

pertaining to or affected with icterus; jaundiced.

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Also ic·ter·i·cal

[ik-ter-i-kuhl] /ɪkˈtɛr ɪ kəl/ .

Origin of icteric

1590–1600; <Latin ictericus<Greek ikterikós, equivalent to íkter(os) jaundice + -ikos-ic

OTHER WORDS FROM icteric

post·ic·ter·ic, adjectivesub·ic·ter·ic, adjectivesub·ic·ter·i·cal, adjective

Words nearby icteric

ICQ, ICS, ICSH, ICSI, ICT, icteric, icterus, Ictinus, ictus, ICU, icy

How to use icteric in a sentence

A failure in the secretion of bile is evidenced more or less by the well known icteric symptoms.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
The skin may assume a dull sallow or earthy hue, or a bright yellow icteric tint may appear.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
Icteric synocha occurred also oftener, although far from frequently.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)|Charles Creighton
Stranguaries were likewise pretty frequent, and icteric complaints, or the jaundice.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)|Charles Creighton

The icteric hue is seldom intense, indeed very infrequently equalling the orange-yellow of jaundice resulting from obstruction.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various