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xanthochromia

Translations

xanthochromianoun

xanthochromias

The presence of xanthochromia in the cerebrospinal fluid can indicate a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Наличие ксантохромии в спинномозговой жидкости может указывать на субарахноидальное кровоизлияние.

Synonyms

yellow discoloration

yellow pigmentation

xanthochromianoun

A yellowish discoloration, especially of the cerebrospinal fluid, due to the presence of bilirubin, often indicative of a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

The doctor noted xanthochromia in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid, suggesting a possible subarachnoid hemorrhage.

An abnormal yellowish pigmentation of body tissues or fluids caused by the presence of bile pigments, carotenoids, or dissolved blood products.

Pathologists may note xanthochromia in tissue samples taken during the autopsy.