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xanthopsia

 

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Noun xanthopsia has 1 sense
  1. xanthopsia - visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue; sometimes occurs in cases of jaundice
    --1 is a kind of
    visual impairment, visual defect, vision defect, visual disorder

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Xanthopsia

Description:

Xanthopsia is a medical term referring to a visual condition where everything appears yellow. It is commonly associated with certain medical conditions, medications, or even psychedelic drug use. This phenomenon causes an abnormal yellow tint to be perceived, altering the normal color vision.

Possible senses and usages:

  1. Medical Condition: Xanthopsia can be a symptom of specific medical conditions affecting the eyes or the body, such as jaundice, liver disease, or certain types of poisoning.
  2. Medication Side Effect: Xanthopsia can occur as a side effect of certain medications, particularly those used to treat specific eye diseases or as a result of drug interactions.
  3. Psychedelic Drug Experience: Xanthopsia can also manifest during the use of certain psychedelic drugs, leading to distorted perceptions of color, including an intense yellow hue.

Sample Sentences:

  1. I need to consult a doctor as I've been experiencing xanthopsia lately, everything appears yellow to me.
  2. Some people may develop xanthopsia as a side effect of long-term use of particular medications.
  3. The artist's paintings after experimenting with psychedelic drugs often portrayed scenes filled with vivid xanthopsia.

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