A yellow tinge to the skin that may indicate obstruction in the flow of bile from the liver is known as ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


jaundice
Jaundice is a yellow tinge to the skin; it may indicate obstruction in the flow of bile from the liver.

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