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xanthomatosis

UK

/ˌzænθəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/

US

/ˌzænθoʊməˈtoʊsɪs/

Translations

xanthomatosisnoun

xanthomatoses

pl

ксантоматоз

Xanthomatosis is a condition characterized by the formation of fatty deposits under the skin.

Ксантоматоз - это состояние, характеризующееся образованием жировых отложений под кожей.

Synonyms

cutaneous xanthomatosis

lipid deposition disease

xanthomatosisadjective

UK

/ˌzænθəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/

US

/ˌzænθoʊməˈtoʊsɪs/

Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "xanthomatosis lesions").

Synonyms

cholesterol-laden

Definitions

xanthomatosisnoun

A medical condition characterized by the development of fatty yellowish deposits called xanthomas in various parts of the body, often associated with lipid metabolism disorders.

The patient was diagnosed with xanthomatosis after the appearance of yellowish nodules on their skin.

xanthomatosisadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the medical condition xanthomatosis.

The biopsy revealed xanthomatosis tissue changes.