/ Thesaurus / K Synonyms of kernicterus Find synonyms for: Noun1. kernicterus, jaundice, icterususage: an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damageWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: immense Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language