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.
〔医〕黄瘤
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.

Definition of xanthoma in US English:

xanthoma

nounzænˈθoʊməzanˈTHōmə

Medicine

An irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.
〔医〕黄瘤
Example sentencesExamples
- Biopsy showed the papules to be eruptive xanthomas.
- These lipid-laden phagocytic cells tend to deposit within the skin and tendons, leading to xanthomas.
- The lower extremities and feet should be inspected for signs of chronic ischemia, infection, ulcerations, fissures, fungus or xanthomas.
- Elevated levels of cholesterol and bile pigments in the blood can cause gallstones, xanthomas, and high cholesterol.
- The plasma has a milky appearance, and xanthomata appear in the skin as bright yellow papules particularly at the elbows, knees, and buttocks.

Origin

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

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