Xanthopsia (Noun)
Meaning
Visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue; sometimes occurs in cases of jaundice.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's xanthopsia was a symptom of her liver disease, causing her to see the world through a yellow-tinted lens.
- After a few days of jaundice, John began to experience xanthopsia, which made everything appear as if it was bathed in a warm, golden light.
- The doctor explained that the xanthopsia was a temporary condition, caused by the buildup of bilirubin in her system.
- As the disease progressed, Sarah's xanthopsia worsened, making it difficult for her to distinguish between different colors.
- The artist's xanthopsia actually inspired some of his most famous works, as he sought to capture the strange, yellow-tinged world he saw around him.