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Gastrointestinal⭐⭐⭐ Very Common

Jaundice

/JAWN-dis/
Simple Meaning:

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.

Cutaneous and scleral yellow icterus resulting from elevated plasma total bilirubin levels (> 2.5 mg/dL).

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