icteric adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •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.An icteric discoloration of the sclerotic — a quite common symptom in xanthopia from arsenical poisoning — is very seldom observed. — 1883 noun1 •A medicine for jaundice. formsicterics · more icteric · most icteric