xanthoma


Definition: Meaning of, xanthoma in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / zanˈθəʊmə /

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  1. on the eyelids and neck and back a skin problem marked by the development of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism
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xanthoma used in phrases

  • xanthoma disseminatum (noun)
    1. rare chronic xanthoma of adults in which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body
  • xanthoma multiplex (noun)
    1. especially on elbows and knees widespread xanthomas ; often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
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