xanthosis

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin or mucous membranes, often due to an accumulation of pigment called lipochrome.

  - "The patient presented with signs of xanthosis, indicating an underlying metabolic disorder."
  - "Xanthosis is a common symptom of certain liver diseases."

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Variants

List of all variants of xanthosis that leads to same result
Xanthus

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Etymology

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From the Greek word xanthos, meaning yellow.

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Trivia

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1. Xanthosis is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of various underlying conditions.

2. The color of xanthosis is due to an excess of the pigment lipochrome in the skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jaundice: A broader term that includes xanthosis, as well as other forms of yellowing, such as icterus.

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Culture

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Xanthosis has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing sickness or disease.

How to Memorize "xanthosis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a yellow tint to their skin, like a sunset or a ripe banana.

2. associate
   

   - Associate xanthosis with the yellow color of a banana or a sunset.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember XANTHOS as Xtraordinary Appearance, Necessitating Hospitalization, Often Signifying a Serious condition.

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