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11 Nouns That Start With XA

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xanthate (noun) a salt or ester of xanthic acid
xanthelasma (noun) xanthoma of the eyelids; occurs chiefly in the elderly
xanthemia (noun) excess carotene in the blood stream; can cause the skin to turn a pale yellow or red color Synonyms: carotenemia
xanthine (noun) crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine
xanthoma (noun) a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism
xanthomatosis (noun) widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism Synonyms: cholesterosis cutis, lipid granulomatosis, lipoid granulomatosis, xanthoma multiplex
xanthomonad (noun) bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants
xanthophyl (noun) yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks Synonyms: lutein, xanthophyll
xanthophyll (noun) yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks Synonyms: lutein, xanthophyl
xanthopsia (noun) visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue; sometimes occurs in cases of jaundice
xanthosis (noun) an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin

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