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单词 xanthoma
释义

xanthoma

/zanˈθəʊmə /
noun (plural xanthomas or xanthomata /zanˈθəʊmətə/) Medicine
An irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.The plasma has a milky appearance, and xanthomata appear in the skin as bright yellow papules particularly at the elbows, knees, and buttocks....
  • Biopsy showed the papules to be eruptive xanthomas.
  • Elevated levels of cholesterol and bile pigments in the blood can cause gallstones, xanthomas, and high cholesterol.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek xanthos 'yellow' + -oma.

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