Jaune

 Ancient Egyptians (c. 1500 BCE): The Ebers Papyrus refers to yellowing of the skin and eyes, likely describing jaundice.

Hippocrates (460–370 BCE): Classified jaundice under icterus (Greek: ἴκτερος), attributing it to imbalance in the body’s humors, particularly bile.

"Icterus" was also the name of a yellow bird; folklore said looking at it could draw the disease away from the person.

The term “jaunisse” (French for jaundice) appeared in medieval French texts, derived from "jaune" meaning "yellow".

Hepatitis viruses were discovered (especially Hepatitis A, B, C), explaining infectious causes of jaundice.

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