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yellow submarine
YEL-oh SUB-ma-reen · noun · offensive
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yellow submarine In A Sentence
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Combines 'yellow' (jaundice) with bulk; nods to the Beatles song.
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What does 'yellow submarine' mean in hospital slang?
It describes a patient who is both markedly overweight and yellow with jaundice, often from cirrhosis.
Is 'yellow submarine' offensive?
Yes — it mocks a patient's size and appearance, so it's crude slang not for use in front of patients.
Where does the term come from?
It combines 'yellow' for jaundice with the patient's bulk, nodding to the Beatles song.
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