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Jaundice MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
Jaundice Preferred
Jaundice, Hemolytic Related
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