Definition of xanthoma in English:
xanthoma
nounPlural xanthomata, Plural xanthomas zanˈθəʊməzænˈθoʊmə
Medicine An irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.
Example sentencesExamples
- The lower extremities and feet should be inspected for signs of chronic ischemia, infection, ulcerations, fissures, fungus or xanthomas.
- The plasma has a milky appearance, and xanthomata appear in the skin as bright yellow papules particularly at the elbows, knees, and buttocks.
- Elevated levels of cholesterol and bile pigments in the blood can cause gallstones, xanthomas, and high cholesterol.
- These lipid-laden phagocytic cells tend to deposit within the skin and tendons, leading to xanthomas.
- Biopsy showed the papules to be eruptive xanthomas.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek xanthos 'yellow' + -oma.