hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn

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Noun hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn has 1 sense

hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia - a common disorder that is usually due to immaturity of the liver; usually subsides spontaneously
--₁ is a kind of hyperbilirubinemia

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Hyperbilirubinemia of the Newborn

Description:

Hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn refers to an excessive level of bilirubin in a newborn baby's blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is produced during the normal process of red blood cell breakdown. This condition is commonly known as jaundice and typically manifests as yellowing of the skin and eyes.

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Medical Sense:

In the medical context, hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn is a condition that requires monitoring and sometimes treatment to prevent complications related to high bilirubin levels. It is often treated with phototherapy or, in severe cases, exchange transfusion.

Example sentence: The pediatrician recommended phototherapy to reduce the hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn.

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