Icterus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Type genus of the Icteridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The icterus is a type genus of the Icteridae family, commonly known as New World blackbirds.
- The Baltimore Oriole is a member of the icterus genus, characterized by its distinctive orange and black plumage.
- In the classification of birds, the icterus genus is part of the Icteridae family, which includes orioles, meadowlarks, and grackles.
- The icterus genus includes several species of birds that are known for their bright colors and distinctive songs.
- The Orchard Oriole is another example of a bird that belongs to the icterus genus, known for its migratory patterns and social behavior.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor was able to diagnose icterus in the patient, a telltale sign that she was suffering from liver failure.
- During her recovery, her husband was dismayed by the way the icterus yellowed his wife's once porcelain-like skin.
- He made sure to go in for a medical check-up, only to find that he was indeed developing a bad case of icterus, symptoms which if ignored, would rapidly intensify and endanger his well-being.
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