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Definition of Icterus neonatorum
1. Noun. Yellowish appearance in newborn infants; usually subsides spontaneously.
Exact synonyms: Jaundice Of The Newborn, Physiological Jaundice Of The Newborn
Generic synonyms: Icterus, Jaundice
Generic synonyms: Icterus, Jaundice
Medical Definition of Icterus neonatorum
1. Icterus which can be accentuated by many factors including excessive haemolysis, sepsis, neonatal hepatitis or congenital atresia of the biliary system. Synonym: physiologic icterus, jaundice of the newborn, neonatal jaundice, physiologic jaundice. (05 Mar 2000)