Associations to the word «Kernicterus»

Wiktionary

KERNICTERUS, noun. (medicine) Damage to the brain centres of infants caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect bilirubin which is free (not bound to albumin).

Dictionary definition

KERNICTERUS, noun. An abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage.

Wise words

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