jaundice
UK: ˈdʒɔːndɪs | US: ˈdʒɔːndɪs
n. a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, caused by excess bilirubin in the blood.
vt. to affect with jealousy, bitterness, or envy (archaic/literary).
The word jaundice traces back to Old French jaunisse (yellowness), combining jaune (yellow) with the suffix -isse (indicating a condition). Over time, the spelling evolved to reflect Latin influences (dicia for "condition"), resulting in the modern form. The archaic verb sense ("to taint with envy") metaphorically extends the idea of discoloration to emotions.
The doctor diagnosed her with jaundice after noticing the yellow tint in her eyes.
Newborns often experience mild jaundice due to immature liver function.
His criticism was jaundiced by years of professional rivalry.
The medieval text described envy as a "jaundice of the soul."
Hepatitis can lead to severe jaundice if left untreated.