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xanthoma

/zænˈθəʊ.mə/

/zænˈθoʊ.mə/

Translations

xanthomanoun

xanthomas

/zænˈθəʊ.mə/

/zænˈθoʊ.mə/

The doctor diagnosed the patient with a xanthoma on his elbow.

Доктор диагностировал у пациента ксантома на локте.

Synonyms

fatty deposit

lipid deposit

cholesterol deposit

cutaneous lipid lesion

lipid-rich lesion

xanthomaadjective

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Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "xanthoma cells").

xanthomanoun

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.

xanthomaadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a xanthoma or xanthomas.

The biopsy revealed xanthoma tissue in the dermis.