As nouns the difference between sclera and icteric
is that sclera is the white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea while icteric is a medicine for jaundice.
As an adjective icteric is
jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body.
sclera
English
Noun
(anatomy) The white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.
Synonyms
* sclerotic
* sclerotic coat
Derived terms
* scleral
* scleritis
* scleralization
Anagrams
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icteric
English
Alternative forms
* icterical (dated)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(medicine) Jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body.
Relating to jaundice.
Usage notes
* Jaundiced'' is more commonly used than ''icteric .
* Icteric should not be confused with (ictal), a reference to a physiological state or event such as a seizure, stroke, or headache.
Noun
(
en noun)
A medicine for jaundice.
