icteric en · ADJ
Etymology
From icterus (“jaundice”) + -ic, or Latin ictericus.
Meanings
- Jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body.
-
Relating to jaundice.
An icteric discoloration of the sclerotic — a quite common symptom in xanthopia from arsenical poisoning — is very seldom observed.
1883, Louis Lewin, The Untoward Effects of Drugs, page 98:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most icteric | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| icterical | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more icteric | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
preicteric · subicteric · nonicteric · posticteric · anicteric