Gilbert's syndrome (redirected from Familial Jaundice)

Gilbert's syndrome

A mild hereditary form of jaundice.

Mentioned in: Jaundice

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Gilbert's syndrome

Etymology: Nicolas A. Gilbert, French physician, 1858-1927

a benign hereditary condition characterized by hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice. No treatment is required. See also hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn.

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Gilbert's syndrome

benign hereditary hyperbilirubinemia of humans marked by mild intermittent jaundice and often by fatigue, weakness and abdominal pain. A comparable disease has been identified in mutant Southdown sheep. See inherited photosensitization.