What is Jaundice? - Medigest

Jaundice is a term that is used to describe ‘yellowness’ in the eyes or mucous membranes. It is derived from the Latin term ‘galbinus’ which means ‘yellowish green’. Another term for jaundice is ‘Icterus’. It is an important clinical clue for physicians as it narrows the organ involvement to either blood or the hepatobiliary tree (i.e the Liver and the Biliary Tree). In order to understand jaundice, it is important to discuss the cause, types, and to discuss the implications