xanthomas

UK
/zænˈθəʊ.məz/
US
/zænˈθoʊ.məz/

Übersetzungen

xanthomasubstantiv

xanthomas

Pl.

xanthomas
Pl.
UK
/zænˈθəʊ.mə/
US
/zænˈθoʊ.mə/
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a xanthoma on his elbow.
Доктор диагностировал у пациента ксантома на локте.
Synonyme
fatty deposit
lipid deposit
cholesterol deposit
cutaneous lipid lesion
lipid-rich lesion

Definitionen

xanthomasubstantiv
A yellowish deposit of fat underneath the skin, often associated with high cholesterol levels.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with xanthoma after observing the yellowish patches on his eyelids.
A tumor-like nodule composed of lipid-laden foam cells that forms in skin, tendons, or other tissues.
Tendinous xanthoma can develop over the Achilles tendon.