1. relating to or affected by jaundice; characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes
Usage: medical term

1. a person affected by jaundice
Usage: medical term; less common than the adjective form

Examples

• The patient's icteric appearance indicated liver dysfunction.
• Icteric discoloration of the sclera is often one of the first signs of jaundice.
• The newborn showed icteric symptoms within 24 hours of birth.
• Doctors examined the icteric patient to determine the underlying cause of the condition.
• The icteric hue of his skin prompted immediate medical investigation.