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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