If the objective is. spotted owl habitat, repeated thinning may be needed to promote growth of large trees with plenty of open. space below for foraging habitat. An objective of keeping a forest healthy may be met by removing any trees. that show signs of decline, thereby minimizing stress on the remaining trees.
Wiktionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  icteric(Noun) A medicine for jaundice. 2  icteric(Adjective) Jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body. 3  icteric(Adjective) Relating to jaundice.
The icteric phase, of approximately 3 weeks, is marked by jaundice and begins with yellow discolouration of the mucous membranes, conjunctivae, sclera and skin, dark urine and pale stools. Water- and foodborne viruses: current developments: water and food are still major sources of enteric viruses.