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kernicterus

noun

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

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Word length
11
Starts with
K
Ends with
S
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

kɜːˈnɪktəɹəs

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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

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