How to Pronounce "xanthosis"
word
zænˈθoʊsɪs
zan-THOH-sis
zænˈθəʊsɪs
zan-THOH-sis
Definition
Xanthosis is a medical term for the yellowish discoloration of tissues, often seen in plants or as a symptom of disease in animals and humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
zænˈθoʊsɪs
British English
zænˈθəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
zan-THOH-sis
UK
zan-THOH-sis
Listen in Context
Doctors noticed xanthosis in the patient's skin.
The plant leaves showed signs of xanthosis.
Xanthosis can occur as a result of certain diseases.
Have you ever heard of xanthosis? It sounds serious, but it's just yellowing of tissues.