Icterus Neonatorum (Noun)
Meaning
Yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Icterus neonatorum is a common condition in newborns characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
- The doctor reassured the new parents that icterus neonatorum was a harmless condition that would resolve on its own within a few days.
- In some cases of icterus neonatorum, phototherapy may be necessary to help reduce the levels of bilirubin in the blood.
- The nurse explained to the anxious mother that icterus neonatorum was a normal condition in newborns and would not cause any long-term harm.
- The pediatrician monitored the baby's condition closely, but fortunately, the icterus neonatorum subsided spontaneously within a week.