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xanthosis

 

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Noun xanthosis has 1 sense
  1. xanthosis - an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin
    --1 is a kind of
    skin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorder, skin problem, skin condition

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Xanthosis

Description:

Xanthosis is a medical term used to describe a yellowish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to excessive deposition of a yellow pigment called bilirubin. It can be a symptom of various liver diseases, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, or a side effect of certain medications.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A medical condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to excessive bilirubin deposition.

Example Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with xanthosis, which indicated a possible liver dysfunction.

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