Jaundice意思

Jaundice is a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is a byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells in the body. Jaundice can be a sign of various underlying liver diseases, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver cancer, as well as other conditions that affect the liver's ability to process bilirubin properly.