xanthosis
xanthosis · xanthoses
A yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degenerationA yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degeneration.
US/zænˈθoʊsɪs/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degeneration.
(countable, uncountable)Synonym of citrinitas.
More definitions
- an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin
Origin
Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs)Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs)
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Forms
plural: xanthosesSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedflavedo
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable