Medical Root
xanth/o
yellow
From Greek xanthos, yellow
Meaning
What does xanth/o mean?
xanth/o is a root meaning yellow. It comes from Greek xanthos, yellow.
Inside words it is spelled xanth.
Say the x as z (ZAN-thoh); a xanthoma is a yellowish fatty lump, often a sign of high blood lipids.
In real words
Medical words with xanth/o
a yellowish patch or lump of fat-filled cells in the skin or other tissue, often linked to high blood lipids
yellow discoloration of the skin from an abnormal cause
xanthopsia
seeing things tinged yellow, a disturbance of color vision
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- XANTH- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- 3.2 Word Components Related to the Integumentary System – Medical Terminology – 2e
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