xanthosis

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English

Etymology

From xanth- +‎ -osis.

Pronunciation

Noun

xanthosis (countable and uncountable, plural xanthoses)

  1. (pathology) A yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degeneration.
  2. (alchemy) Synonym of citrinitas

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