what condition displays yellow discoloration of skin, whites of eyes, and mucous membranes?
Jaundice or icterus. Jaundice is a condition in which the liver is not removing enough yellow colored bilirubin from the body. This results in a yellowing of skin, eyes and mucous membranes. The condition of yellow skin, sclera, and mucous membranes is known as jaundice or sometimes as icterus. It is caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood.