XANTHOSIS

xanthosis

(noun) an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Xan*tho"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. xanqo`s yellow.] (Med.)

Definition: The yellow discoloration often observed in cancerous tumors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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