Metabolic Disorders

noun the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including the breakdown of substances to produce energy and the building up of substances for growth and repair

noun a yellow discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes, often associated with certain medical conditions

• Xanthosis is a medical condition characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin.
• I heard xanthosis can cause your skin to turn yellow.
• Did you know xanthosis can make you look like a Simpson?
• Her xanthosis was like a golden halo, illuminating her presence in the room.

noun abbreviation for the Open Source Alliance

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep.
• My doctor diagnosed me with OSA, so now I have to use a CPAP machine at night.
• I heard OSA can make you feel like a zombie during the day.
• Dealing with OSA feels like constantly fighting against a heavy weight on your chest.