Definition

1. Noun:
   • Jaundice: A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin, the whites of the eyes (sclera), and other mucous membranes due to high levels of bilirubin, a bile pigment, in the blood.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trẻ sơ sinh thỉnh thoảng bị hoàng đảm. (Newborns sometimes have jaundice.)
  • Triệu chứng chính của hoàng đảm là da và mắt màu vàng. (The main symptom of jaundice is yellow skin and eyes.)
  • Bác sĩ nói rằng hoàng đảm của anh ấy là do vấn đề về gan. (The doctor said his jaundice is due to a liver problem.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hoàng đảm" is a medical term used in clinical and formal contexts. It is synonymous with the more common term "vàng da", though "hoàng đảm" can sound more technical.

Variants and Related Words

• Vàng da (n): The more common, everyday term for jaundice.
  • Bé bị vàng da phải điều trị bằng đèn. (The baby with jaundice had to be treated with a light.)

Synonyms

• Jaundice: The direct English equivalent.
• Icterus: The technical medical term in English.

Notes on Usage

• "Hoàng đảm" is primarily used in written Vietnamese, such as in medical documents, textbooks, or formal diagnoses. In everyday conversation, people typically use "vàng da".