Kernicterus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kɜːˈnɪktəɹəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kernicterus is a noun meaning (medicine) Damage to the brain centres of infants caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect bilirubin which is free (not bound to albumin).
Meaning
(medicine) Damage to the brain centres of infants caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect bilirubin which is free (not bound to albumin).
Word Forms
- Kernikterus
- kernikterus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kernikterus, icteremia, icterus, hypobilirubinemia, hyperbilirubinemia, bilirubinemia.
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