Definitions
- Describing a medical condition where the skin and eyes appear yellow due to excess bilirubin in the blood. - Referring to a yellowish color or tint, especially in the skin or eyes. - Talking about a symptom of liver disease or dysfunction.
- Describing a medical condition where the skin and eyes appear yellow due to excess bilirubin in the blood. - Referring to a cynical or negative attitude towards something or someone. - Talking about a biased or prejudiced viewpoint.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the medical condition of jaundice.
- 2Both words describe a yellowish color or tint in the skin or eyes.
- 3Both words can be used figuratively to describe a negative or biased viewpoint.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Icteric is primarily used in medical contexts, while jaundiced is more commonly used in figurative language.
- 2Meaning: Icteric specifically refers to the physical symptom of jaundice, while jaundiced refers to a negative or biased attitude.
- 3Connotation: Icteric is neutral in connotation, while jaundiced has a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Icteric and jaundiced are synonyms that both refer to the medical condition of jaundice, which causes a yellowish color in the skin and eyes. However, icteric is primarily used in medical contexts to describe the physical symptom of jaundice, while jaundiced is more commonly used in figurative language to describe a negative or biased attitude.
