单词 | jaundice |
释义 | jaun·dice (jôndĭs, jän-) n. 1. Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes caused by deposition of bile salts in these tissues. It occurs as a symptom of various diseases, such as hepatitis, that affect the processing of bile. Also called icterus. 2. A state or feeling of negativity or bitterness arising especially from envy or world-weariness. tr.v. jaun·diced, jaun·dic·ing, jaun·dic·es 1. To affect with the discoloration of jaundice. 2. To affect with the negativity or bitterness of jaundice. See Synonyms at bias. [Middle English jaundis, jaunis, from Old French jaunice, yellowness, jaundice, from jaune, jalne, yellow, from Latin galbinus, yellowish.] |
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