xanthorism

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noun

Abnormal yellow pigmentation in fish, caused by lack of melanin.

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Meanings

nounxanthorism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAbnormal yellow pigmentation in fish, caused by lack of melanin.

Origin

From xantho- + -ism?

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APA

xanthorism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xanthorism

MLA

“xanthorism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xanthorism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “xanthorism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xanthorism.

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