Medical terms glossary - X

This medical term glossary provides explanations in plain English of a number of technical terms you may encounter in the process of pursuing a clinical negligence claim.

Xanth- - Yellow.

Xerosis - Abnormally dry.

Xerostomia - Abnormally dry mouth.

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