Oregano Cures - Medicine and Health Glossary "X"

Term	Synonyms	Definition
Xanthelasma		The fatty deposits around the eyes that are common in elderly people and are associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Xanthine		A bronchodilator drug that is used to treat asthma.
Xanthomatosis		A condition in which fatty deposits occur in various parts of the body, possibly leading to atherosclerosis.
X chromosome		One of the two sex chromosomes; determines female sex characteristics.
Xeroderma pigmentosum		A genetic disorder in which the skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight, causing it to age prematurely and leaving the individual particularly susceptible to skin cancer.
Xerophthalmia		Excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva due to a lack of vitamin A.
Xerostomia	Dry mouth	The condition can be caused by a number of things, including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, kidney failure, infection with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), drugs used to treat depression, and radiation treatment for mouth or throat cancer.
X-linked disorder		A genetic disorder in which the abnormal gene is located on the X chromosome; those affected are almost always men.
X-ray	Roentgen ray	Electromagnetic vibrations of short wave length that penetrate most matter and produce an image on film.
Xylitol		A sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; it is called a nutritive sweetener because it provides calories, just like sugar.
XYY syndrome		A disorder in which a man has an extra Y chromosome, causing him to be unusually tall and to have behavioral disorders.