xanthomatosis

xanthomatosis
A disorder in which excess lipid accumulates in the body and produces xanthomas

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  • xanthomatosis — xan·tho·ma·to·sis (zăn thō mə tōʹsĭs) n. A metabolic disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of lipids in the body and a resulting spread of xanthomas.   [New Latin xanthōma, xanthōmat , xanthoma (xantho + oma) + osis.] * * * …   Universalium

  • Xanthomatosis — A condition in which fatty deposits occur in various parts of the body. These fatty deposits are called xanthomas or xanthomata and appear as yellowish firm nodules in the skin. Xanthomas are in themselves a harmless growth of tissue. However,… …   Medical dictionary

  • xanthomatosis — xan·tho·ma·to·sis …   English syllables

  • xanthomatosis — n. the presence of multiple xanthomata in the skin. See: xanthoma …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • xanthomatosis — noun widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism • Syn: ↑xanthoma multiplex, ↑cholesterosis cutis, ↑lipid granulomatosis, ↑lipoid granulomatosis • Hypernyms: ↑xanthoma …   Useful english dictionary

  • xanthomatosis bulbi — fatty degeneration of the cornea …   Medical dictionary

  • xanthomatosis corneae — dystrophia adiposa corneae …   Medical dictionary

  • xanthomatosis generalisata ossium — Hand SchÑŒller Christian disease …   Medical dictionary

  • xanthomatosis iridis — the formation of yellow patches in the discolored iris of an eye blinded as the result of protracted iritis or glaucoma …   Medical dictionary

  • Cerebrotendineous xanthomatosis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 E75.5 ICD 9 272.7 …   Wikipedia

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