Lipid Granulomatosis (Noun)
Meaning
Widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rare and disfiguring condition known as lipid-granulomatosis resulted in the formation of large, yellowish xanthomas on his elbows and knees.
- Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma is a type of lipid-granulomatosis that often appears as multiple, large, ulcerating lesions on the skin.
- He had been struggling with lipid-granulomatosis for years, which had severely impacted his self-esteem and confidence.
- Lipid-granulomatosis can result in a significant impairment of the quality of life due to its unsightly and often painful lesions.
- A skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of lipid-granulomatosis, a rare and often challenging condition to treat effectively.