"Newborn jaundice" refers to a condition where a baby's skin appears yellowish. It happens because the baby's liver is still maturing and has difficulty removing a yellow substance called bilirubin from the body. It is a common condition and usually goes away on its own without causing any harm.
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Sentences with «newborn jaundice»
- Some cases of newborn jaundice require special treatment. (webmd.com)
- One app, BiliCam, uses the smartphone's camera to screen for newborn jaundice. (mobihealthnews.com)
- A too slow reduction of bilirubin is what may cause newborn jaundice for some babies in about 38 weeks. (easybabylife.com)
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