How Do You Spell ICTERITIOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˌa͡ɪktəɹˈɪʃəs] (IPA)

"Icteritious" is a rare medical term meaning "jaundiced." The spelling of this word is derived from the Latin word "icterus" which means jaundice. The correct pronunciation of "icteritious" is [ɪk.təˈrɪʃ.əs], with the emphasis on the second syllable. This word contains five syllables with a combination of consonants "ct," "r," and "i." The spelling of this word can be challenging due to the presence of these complex consonant clusters. However, mastering the IPA phonetic transcription can be helpful in correctly spelling and pronouncing medical terms like "icteritious."

ICTERITIOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Icteritious is an adjective that describes something that has a yellowish color, particularly referring to the shade of yellow resembling jaundice. The term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a specific shade of yellow discoloration observed in biological materials, such as bodily fluids or tissues, as a result of increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is formed when red blood cells break down, and normally it is processed by the liver and excreted out of the body. However, certain medical conditions, such as liver diseases or blockages in the bile ducts, can disrupt the normal processing of bilirubin, leading to an accumulation in the bloodstream. This excess bilirubin can then cause an icteritious coloration in various parts of the body, including the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.

   The term icteritious is derived from the Latin word "icterus," which means jaundice. It is often used by healthcare professionals to describe or characterize the severity of jaundice in patients. The intensity of the yellow hue may vary, ranging from a faint yellow tinge to a deep, golden yellow color. Monitoring the icteritious appearance can help healthcare providers assess the progression or resolution of the underlying condition causing the jaundice and determine appropriate treatment interventions.

2. Yellowish, of a jaundiced appearance, icteroid.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ICTERITIOUS

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