xanthomata

/zæntəˈmɑːtə/

Definitions

1. noun

Yellowish patches of fatty deposits, especially on the skin, associated with certain metabolic disorders such as hyperlipidemia and gout.

“The patient’s xanthomata were a visible indicator of her chronic hyperlipidemia condition.”

Synonyms

  • lipoma
  • xanthoma

Antonyms

  • adenoma
  • fibroma