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Kernicterus Moderate

Kernicterus has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

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Noun
1

an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage

2

Damage to the brain centres of infants caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect bilirubin which is free (not bound to albumin).

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
jaundice
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