icter-, ictero- +

(Greek: jaundice)

metaicteric

Occurring as a sequel of, or after, jaundice.

pseudoicterus

A yellowish discoloration of the skin which is not a result of bile pigments,

subicteric

Slightly elevated serum bilirubin without clinical evidence of jaundice.

Bilirubin is a pigment produced when the liver processes waste products. A high bilirubin level causes yellowing of the skin.

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