XANTHOMATOSIS
\zˌanθəmɐtˈə͡ʊsɪs], \zˌanθəmɐtˈəʊsɪs], \z_ˌa_n_θ_ə_m_ɐ_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of XANTHOMATOSIS
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widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
By Princeton University
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widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A condition of morphologic change in which there is accumulation of lipids in the large foam cells of tissues. It is the cutaneous manifestation of lipidosis in which plasma fatty acids and lipoproteins are quantitatively changed. The xanthomatous eruptions have several different distinct morphologies dependent upon the specific form taken by the disease.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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