Yellowish
Yellowish
Yellowish (/ˈjɛloʊɪʃ/), derived from the Old English geolu, is an adjective describing something that has a yellow hue or tint. It is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms or conditions that involve a yellow coloration, such as jaundice or xanthopsia.
Etymology
The term "yellowish" is derived from the Old English geolu, meaning "yellow". The suffix "-ish" is used to indicate "somewhat" or "to some degree", thus "yellowish" refers to something that is somewhat yellow or has a yellow tint.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, "yellowish" is often used to describe the appearance of certain symptoms or conditions. For example, jaundice is a condition characterized by yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes. This is caused by an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment that is a byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells.
Another condition that may involve a yellowish appearance is xanthopsia, a condition where the individual perceives everything with a yellowish hue. This can be caused by conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, or excessive exposure to yellow light.
Related Terms
- Jaundice: A medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin.
- Xanthopsia: A condition characterized by a predominance of yellow in vision due to a yellowing of the optical media of the eye.
- Bilirubin: An orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin, and excreted in bile.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yellowish
- Wikipedia's article - Yellowish
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