xanthoma

/ˈzænθoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually benign growth of yellowish or orange-colored skin tissue, often associated with high levels of cholesterol or other lipid disorders.

“The doctor examined the patient’s skin and found a xanthoma on her arm, which she had been unaware of for months.”

Synonyms

  • lipoma
  • nevus

Antonyms

  • carcinoma