xanthomatosis

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Noun xanthomatosis has 1 sense

xanthomatosis, xanthoma multiplex, cholesterosis cutis, lipid granulomatosis, lipoid granulomatosis - widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
--₁ is a kind of xanthoma

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Xanthomatosis

Definition:

Xanthomatosis refers to a medical condition characterized by the abnormal deposition of yellowish cholesterol-rich fatty substances called xanthomas in various tissues of the body.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The pathological condition of having xanthomas in several tissues.

Example: Xanthomatosis is often associated with underlying lipid metabolism disorders.

Sense 2:

Noun: A rare genetic disorder resulting in the excessive formation of xanthomas throughout the body.

Example: Xanthomatosis can be a symptom of certain inherited diseases such as familial hypercholesterolemia.

Sense 3:

Noun: The presence of xanthomas in the eyelids.

Example: Xanthomatosis of the eyelids can give a characteristic appearance referred to as xanthelasma.

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