The yellow tinge that appears in the early days of the neonate is caused by the rapid destruction of excess red blood cells. This physiologic jaundice is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Icterus neonatorum
The neonate has a rapid destruction of red blood cells soon after birth that the immature liver cannot absorb. This results in a yellow-tinged skin called icterus neonatorum.
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