n. | 1. | (Med.) The jaundice. |
Noun | 1. | icterus - yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia Synonyms: jaundice |
2. | Icterus - type genus of the Icteridae Synonyms: genus Icterus |