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xanthoma

Pronunciation: /zanˈθəʊmə/

Definition of xanthoma

noun (plural xanthomas or xanthomata /-mətə/)

Medicine
  • an irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.

Origin:

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

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