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xanthosis

/zænˈθəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/zænˈθəʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальным желтым обесцвечиванием кожи.

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin.

uncountable

  1. Yellow skin discolorationC2formalmedical

    An abnormal condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, often due to certain medical conditions or dietary factors.

    ruЖелтушное обесцвечивание кожи

    • The patient was diagnosed with xanthosis after presenting with a yellow tint to the skin.
    • Xanthosis can sometimes be caused by excessive consumption of carrots or other beta-carotene-rich foods.
    • The doctor noted that the xanthosis was not related to jaundice, as the patient's liver function was normal.
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  • xanthosis's possessive singular form