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Definition of xanthopsia

xanthopsia

/zænˈθɑːp.si.ə/
xan · thop · si · a
Plural:xanthopsias
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Adjective:xanthopsic
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xanthopsia Lexical Profile

xanthopsia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A visual abnormality or clinical symptom in which objects appear to have a yellow tint, most frequently occurring as a side effect of digitalis toxicity or severe jaundice.

Example

"After accidentally taking an excessive dose of digoxin, the elderly patient developed xanthopsia and complained that everything in the hospital room looked as if viewed through a yellow filter."

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• Rhymes for xanthopsia

• Nearby Words

xanthomatous
xanthomelanous
xanthophyllous
xanthopsia
xanthopterin
xanthorhiza
xanthorrhoea

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xanthos' (yellow) and 'opsis' (sight or vision), combined with the medical suffix '-ia' denoting a condition.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xanthopsia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xanthopsia
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