xanthism

/ (ˈzænˌθɪzəm) /

noun

a condition of skin, fur, or feathers in which yellow coloration predominates

Example sentences from the Web for xanthism

  • Xanthism, he finds to be more plentiful, and quotes the common Small Heath (Cnonympha pamphilus) as an illustration.

Medical definitions for xanthism

xanthism
[ zănthĭz′əm ]

n.

A pigmentary anomaly of Blacks characterized by red or yellow-red hair color, copper-red skin, and often fading of the pigment of the iris.