Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Jaundice (JAWN-dis)
A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, urine darkens, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.