Xanthoma (Noun)
Meaning
A skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient presented with multiple xanthoma on her eyelids, which were causing her significant discomfort and affecting her self-esteem.
- Xanthoma is a rare skin condition that is often associated with an underlying lipid disorder, such as high cholesterol.
- The doctor suspected that the yellow nodules on the patient's neck were a xanthoma, and ordered a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
- Eruptive xanthoma is a form of the condition that is characterized by the sudden appearance of multiple small yellow bumps on the skin.
- In some cases, xanthoma can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, such as familial hypercholesterolemia, which requires prompt medical attention.