ic·ter·ic ( k-t r k)adj. 1. Relating to or affected with jaundice. 2. Used to treat jaundice. n. A remedy for jaundice. |
icteric
[ikter′ik]
Etymology: Gk, ikteros, jaundice
pertaining to or resembling jaundice.
icteric
pertaining to or affected with jaundice.
icteric index
is the density of color of the serum of an icteric patient compared to the standard solution. A rough measure of severity of hepatic insufficiency.
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