Noun: xanthoma (xanthomas,xanthomata) zan'thow-mu
- Skin condition with irregular yellow nodules, often on eyelids, neck, and back; sometimes linked to cholesterol issues
"The doctor suspected high cholesterol after noticing xanthomas on the patient's elbows"
Derived forms: xanthomas, xanthomata
Type of: disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder
Encyclopedia: Xanthoma