Definition of Xanthism

1. Noun. colouring (as of the skin or pelt) marked by a predominance of yellow pigments. ¹

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Medical Definition of Xanthism

1. A pigmentary anomaly of blacks, characterised by red or yellow-red hair colour, copper-red skin, and often by dilution of iris pigment. Synonym: rufous albinism. Origin: G. Xanthos, yellowish (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xanthism

xanthine
xanthine alkaloids
xanthine bronchodilator
xanthine dehydrogenase
xanthine nucleotide
xanthine oxidase
xanthine ribonucleoside
xanthines
xanthinine
xanthinol
xanthinol niacinate
xanthins
xanthinuria
xanthiosite
xanthippic
xanthism (current term)
xanthitane
xanthite
xanthium
xanthiuria
xantho-
xanthoastrocytoma
xanthocarpous
xanthochroi
xanthochroia
xanthochroic
xanthochroid
xanthochromatic
xanthochrome
xanthochromes

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