Path. [mod.L., f. Gr. ξανθός yellow: see -OSIS.] (See quots.)
1857. Dunglison, Med. Lex., Xanthosis, a term applied to the yellow discolouration often observed in cancerous tumours.
1890. Billings, Nat. Med. Dict., Xanthosis, formation of a yellow skin or pigment.
