Xanthosis

Introduction: Xanthosis

Description of Xanthosis

Xanthosis: A yellowish discoloration of degenerating tissues, especially seen in malignant neoplasms. [xantho- + G. -osis, condition]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Xanthosis: an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Terms associated with Xanthosis:

Broader terms for Xanthosis

• skin disease
• disease of the skin
• skin disorder
• skin problem
• skin condition

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Xanthosis

The following list attempts to classify Xanthosis into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• disease of the skin,skin condition,skin disease,skin disorder,skin problem
• disease
• illness,malady,sickness,unwellness
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

Source: WordNet 2.1

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