Icterus
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A medical condition characterised by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to excess bilirubin in the blood, which may indicate liver disease, gallstones, or anaemia.
“The newborn was observed for icterus in the first days after birth.”
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Syllables
ic·ter·us
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Synonyms
jaundice
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Wordle
Rare medical term, contains three vowels and ends in -US, a common Latin noun ending
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the -US ending allows an -ES hook for ICTERUSES
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