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physiological jaundice of the newborn

 

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Noun physiological jaundice of the newborn 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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Physiological Jaundice of the Newborn

Physiological jaundice of the newborn refers to a common condition in which a newborn baby's skin and eyes appear yellow due to increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. It is a natural and temporary process that typically appears within the first few days of life and resolves on its own without treatment.

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A benign and temporary condition in which a newborn baby's skin and eyes become yellow due to elevated levels of bilirubin.

Example Sentence: Physiological jaundice of the newborn is generally harmless and often goes away without any intervention.

Sense 2: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or associated with the benign yellowing of a newborn baby's skin and eyes caused by increased levels of bilirubin.

Example Sentence: The pediatrician explained that physiological jaundice of the newborn is a normal process that occurs in many infants.

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