Question

jaundice is newborns is called?
presbyesophagus
achalasisa
kernicterus

Explanation:

• Presbyesophagus: This term is related to the esophagus in the context of aging and is not associated with neonatal jaundice.
• Achalasis: This is a disorder of the esophagus (involving problems with muscle relaxation in the esophagus) and has no connection to jaundice in newborns.
• Kernicterus: It is a serious condition that can occur when there is severe jaundice in newborns. Bilirubin (the substance that causes jaundice) can deposit in the brain (especially in the basal ganglia, brain stem nuclei, etc.) and cause neurological damage.

Answer:

Kernicterus