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yel·​low·​sis | \ ˈyelōsə̇s \
plural yellowses\ -​ōˌsēz \

Definition of yellowsis

: a photodynamic disease of Scottish sheep marked by dermatitis especially of the head and face with accumulation of cells and fluid in the subcutaneous spaces and by jaundice — compare geeldikkop

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History and Etymology for yellowsis

New Latin, from English yellow entry 1 + New Latin -sis

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“Yellowsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yellowsis. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.

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