Definition:
Yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes (sclerae), and other tissues because of excessive bilirubin in the blood.
Pronunciation:
jon-diss • (noun)
Common Misspellings:
jondice, johndice, jaundis, jaundiss
Related Resources:
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy - ICP
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, or ICP, a condition caused when bile is backed up in the liver, is the second most common cause of jaundice in pregnancy. Find out more about this condition that can be harmful to the unborn baby.
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