Definitions:

1. A condition in which the skin takes on a yellowish hue, often indicative of certain medical and dietary issues. NOUN
   • Blood tests confirmed elevated bilirubin levels, which explained the patient's xanthosis.
2. A medical condition characterized by the yellow discoloration of the skin, often due to the presence of excess carotene or bilirubin. NOUN
   • Xanthosis in the patient was traced back to a diet high in carrots and other carotene-rich vegetables.
3. A yellowish discoloration of tissue undergoing degeneration. NOUN
   • The xanthosis was most prominent on the patient's palms and soles.
4. An abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin. NOUN
   • The doctor noted that xanthosis could be a sign of an underlying metabolic disorder.
5. The yellow discoloration often observed in cancerous tumors. NOUN
   • Unlike jaundice, xanthosis does not typically cause yellowing of the whites of the eyes.

Synonyms:

• carotenemia
• hypercarotenemia
• yellow skin