10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «XANTHOPSIA»
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xanthopsia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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A Dictionary of Hallucinations
The term xanthopsia comes from the Greek words xanthos (yellow) and opsis (
seeing). It is used to denote a ∗chromatopsia (i.e. a temporary aberration of
colour vision) in which whites are seen as yellowish and blues as less intense.
2
A Dictionary of Neurological Signs
Xanthopsia Xanthopsia is a visual disturbance characterized by excessive
perception of yellow colours (literally 'yellow vision'). It may be associated with
the use of various drugs including digoxin (especially if levels are toxic), thiazides
...
3
Science and Speculation
The first edition of James Finlayson's Clinical Manual (London, 1878), 151,
remarks: 'Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is observed in certain cases of jaundice, but
it is rare, at least in a highly marked form; it is occasionally produced by
santonine ...
Jonathan Barnes, J. Brunschwig, 2005
4
The Lancet London: A Journal of British and Foreign ...
Yet cases of xanthopsia are given by such excellent authorities, and its
occurrence is so generally admitted, that one cannot doubt it sometimes, though
rarely, occurs. Now, seeing the readiness with which foreign substances in the
blood find ...
5
He Do the Time Police in Different Voices
Xanthopsia P* *rs Anth*ny On the third day of their quest, the two companions
suddenly felt the crackle of strong and contrived magic in the air. This must be a
potent region of Xanthopsia! Nothing significant could be seen, though, except for
a ...
6
Clinical Pathways in Glaucoma
The risk ofA-V dissociation is increased, and there are case reports of cardiac
arrest.32 Xanthopsia is usually a symptom of digitalis toxicity, and with glaucoma
medications it may also present as decreased visual acuity without xanthopsia.33
...
Thom J. Zimmerman, Karanjit S. Kooner, 2011
7
The Neurological Side of Neuropsychology
Monochromatopsia refers to illusory coloration, such as eryth- ropsia (red) or
xanthopsia (yellow). Vitreous hemorrhage causes the former and digitalis
intoxication the latter more often than do cerebral lesions. Beware of this possible
confound ...
8
Drugs, Intoxication and Society
Van Gogh's doctor may have prescribed it to him in heavy quantities. Its use
could have led to the condition of xanthopsia, which gives a yellow tinge to vision
, and coronas, which cause the sufferer to perceive halos around light sources (
Lee, ...
9
Pocket Medical Dictionary
XANTHOPSIA Xanthalin, zan'-thal-in. CJTHwNsO*. An alkaloid from opium.
Xanthein, zan'-the-in. The yellow coloring-matter of plants; it is soluble in water.
Xanthelasraa, zan-thel-az'-mah. See Xanthoma. Xanthematin, san-them' '-at-in.
B. Jain Publishers Staff, 1999
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Concordance Repertory of the Materia Medica
Xanthopsia. — X. or yellow-seeing, usually consists of a deep yellow tint
imparted to landscape and to every object looked at, and effects perhaps most
comparable to that of looking through yellow glass; sometimes this yellow is
replaced by ...
William Doyle Gentry, 1998
2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «XANTHOPSIA»
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xanthopsia is used in the context of the following news items.
The Effects of Diseases, Drugs, and Chemicals on Creative Minds
Physicians are more likely to consider a diagnosis of digoxin toxicity if a history of xanthopsia (yellow vision) is elicited, this being the symptom best known to ... «Medgadget.com, Dec 05»
Modern technology helps shed light on illnesses in artists of the past
Today, physicians are likely to diagnose a case of digoxin toxicity if a patient reports "yellow vision," also known as xanthopsia. Van Gogh's fondness for yellow ... «EurekAlert, Nov 05»
