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Definition of xanthochromia

xanthochromia

/ˌzæn.θəˈkroʊ.mi.ə/
xan · tho · chro · mi · a
Adjective:xanthochromic
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xanthochromia Lexical Profile

xanthochromia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The yellowish discoloration of cerebrospinal fluid, typically caused by the breakdown of red blood cells following bleeding into the subarachnoid space.

Example

"The detection of xanthochromia during the lumbar puncture analysis strongly suggested that the patient had experienced a recent subarachnoid hemorrhage."

• Rhymes for xanthochromia

• Nearby Words

xanthochroic
xanthochroid
xanthochroism
xanthochromia
xanthochroous
xanthomatous
xanthomelanous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xanthos' (yellow) and 'chrōma' (color), combined with the New Latin suffix '-ia' denoting a condition. First recorded in the early 20th century in medical literature.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xanthochromia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xanthochromia
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