Disease or Syndrome
xanthoma Audio
xan·tho·ma [ zan-thoh-muh ]
Etymology:
Greek xanthos = yellow + -oma = tumor
Definitions related to xanthoma:
  • A non-neoplastic disorder characterized by a localized collection of histiocytes containing lipid. Xanthomas usually occur in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, but occasionally they may involve the deep soft tissues. -- 2003
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A yellow, lipid-laden deposit in the skin or on a tendon.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Xanthomas are lesions characterized by accumulations of lipid-laden macrophages. Xanthomas can develop in the setting of altered systemic lipid metabolism or as a result of local cell dysfunction.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
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