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MeSH Heading: Jaundice
Tree Number(s): C23.550.429.500; C23.888.885.375
Unique ID: D007565
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007565
Annotation: general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope Note: A clinical manifestation of HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA, characterized by the yellowish staining of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA. Clinical jaundice usually is a sign of LIVER dysfunction.
Entry Term(s): Icterus; Jaundice, Hemolytic
NLM Classification #: WI 703
Public MeSH Note: 1965; for JAUNDICE, HEMOLYTIC see ANEMIA, HEMOLYTIC 1975-2012
History Note: 1965; for JAUNDICE, HEMOLYTIC use ANEMIA, HEMOLYTIC 1975-2012
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2012/07/03

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Jaundice MeSH Descriptor Data 2024