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.
Noun. 1. icterus-yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia.jaundice.cterus. n. 1. (Pathology) pathol another name for jaundice. 2. (Plant Pathology) a yellowing of plant leaves, caused by excessive cold or moisture.