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An abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin
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xanthosis
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Xanthosis is a yellowish discoloration of degenerating tissue chemical tissues , especially seen in malignant neoplasms . Can be differentiated clinically from jaundice as the sclerae are coloured yellow in jaundice, but are not discoloured in xanthosis.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Xanthosis \Xan*tho"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. xanqo`s yellow.] (Med.) The yellow discoloration often observed in cancerous tumors.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1857, Modern Latin, from Greek xanthos (see xantho- ) + -osis .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) A yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degeneration.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin