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xanthosis

/zænˈθəʊ.sɪs/

Traduction: Affection caractérisée par une coloration jaune anormale de la peau, souvent due à un excès de carotène ou de pigments biliaires.

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noun

/zænˈθəʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • frAffection caractérisée par une coloration jaune anormale de la peau, souvent due à un excès de carotène ou de pigments biliaires.

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

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  1. Yellow skin discolorationC2formalmedical

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

    frXanthose cutanée

    • 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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  • xanthoses plural form
  • xanthoses' possessive plural form
  • xanthosis's possessive singular form