Neonatal Jaundice - Glossary
Glossary
Jaundice: Yellow discoloration of the skin and white(sclera) of the eyesBilirubin: Yellowish-red pigment that results from the breakdown of red blood cells
Cephalohematoma: Collection of blood under the scalp of a newborn due to birth trauma
Kernicterus: Severe condition where increased bilirubin leads to brain damage
Phototherapy: Treatment for Neonatal Jaundice using fluorescent light
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