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icterus neonatorum

 

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Noun icterus neonatorum has 1 sense
  1. jaundice of the newborn, physiological jaundice of the newborn, icterus neonatorum - yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously
    --1 is a kind of jaundice, icterus

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Icterus Neonatorum

Definition 1: Icterus neonatorum, also known as neonatal jaundice, is a yellow discoloration of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. It occurs due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, which is a normal byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells.

Example sentence 1: The pediatrician confirmed that the baby's icterus neonatorum would resolve on its own within a few weeks.

Definition 2: Icterus neonatorum can also refer to a condition characterized by prolonged or severe jaundice in newborns, which may require medical treatment or interventions to manage bilirubin levels effectively.

Example sentence 2: After a blood test, the doctor determined that the baby's icterus neonatorum needed treatment with phototherapy.

Definition 3: In a local context, icterus neonatorum may also refer to traditional remedies or practices believed to alleviate or prevent neonatal jaundice, passed down through generations in specific communities.

Example sentence 3: The grandmother suggested using a herbal tea preparation, which was an old-fashioned remedy for icterus neonatorum in their community.

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