Meaning & use
anicteric sclerae
A clinical finding in which the whites of the eyes appear normal, showing no yellow tinge from jaundice.
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The exam noted anicteric sclerae, suggesting the patient's liver function was likely normal.
Despite his fatigue, the doctor confirmed anicteric sclerae with no sign of yellowing.
A note on using this word
Anicteric combines the prefix 'an-' (without) with 'icteric' (relating to jaundice); it's standard phrasing in exam notes.
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