xan·tho·sis
| \ zanˈthōsə̇s \
plural xanthoses\
-ōˌsēz
\
Definition of xanthosis
1
: yellow discoloration of the skin from abnormal causes
2
: a virus disease of the strawberry plant characterized by crinkling and curling, yellowing and dwarfing of the leaves, and stunting of the entire plant
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