ictero-|ˈɪktərəʊ|combining form of Gr. ἴκτερος jaundice, as in ˌicterogeˈnetic (rare), icteroˈgenicadjs., causing jaundice.1897Allbutt's Syst.Med. IV. 38 This drug is the most notable of all icterogenetic poisons.1903Dorland Med.Dict. (ed. 3) 331/1 Icterogenic.1944Lancet 16 Sept. 365/1 Icterogenic yellow fever vaccine.1962Lancet 19 May 1057/2 ‘The pill’ should not be overlooked when the medicine-chest is scrutinised for potentially icterogenic drugs.