xanthoma

Meanings

• A type of benign tumor that develops in the connective tissue under the skin, most commonly found on the eyelids or in the intestines.

  - "An xanthoma on the eyelid appears as a yellowish, raised patch of skin."
  - "In some cases, intestinal xanthomas can be detected by routine blood tests, which reveal elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood."

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Rhymes

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anemia , cholera , hepatitis , leprosy , malaria , scurvy , tuberculosis

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Homophones

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1. xenophobia
   

2. xerophyte
   

3. xylophone
   

4. xylography
   

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Variants

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Saint Thomas , St. Thomas , Charlotte Amalie , Becket , Saint Thomas Becket , St. Thomas Becket , Thomas à Becket , Saint Thomas Aquinas , Thomas Aquinas

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Forms

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noun, adjective

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Etymology

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The term 'xanthoma' comes from the Greek words 'xanthos', meaning 'yellow', and 'oma', meaning 'tumor'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that xanthomas are sometimes referred to as 'lipid tumors' or 'lipid deposits' because of their characteristic appearance and association with various lipid disorders?

2. Did you know that xanthomas are not limited to humans and can also be found in various other animal species, such as monkeys, apes, elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and crocodiles?

3. Did you know that xanthomas are not always visible or noticeable to the naked eye and can sometimes be present as asymptomatic or subclinical lesions that do not cause any significant symptoms or complications until they reach a certain size or extent?

4. Did you know that xanthomas are not limited to a single location or type and can be found in various other forms and locations, such as beneath the skin (subcutaneous xanthomas), within the muscle tissue (muscular xanthomas), in the tendons (tendinous xanthomas), in the ligaments (ligamentous xanthomas), in the eyes (ocular xanthomas), in the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal xanthomas), and in the respiratory system (pulmonary xanthomas)?

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1. lipid disorders: Xanthomas are often associated with various lipid disorders, including hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. These disorders are characterized by the accumulation of excess lipids, primarily in the form of cholesterol and triglycerides, in the bloodstream and various tissues and organs in the body. Xanthomas are often considered to be clinical signs or markers of these lipid disorders, particularly when they develop in characteristic locations on the body, such as the eyelids, elbows, knees, and intestines.

2. atherosclerosis: Xanthomas are also commonly associated with atherosclerosis, a complex and progressive disorder of the arterial walls that is characterized by the buildup of excess cholesterol, lipids, and other substances, as well as the formation of fibrous tissue, calcification, and the development of various atheromatous plaques. These plaques can affect the structure and function of the arterial walls, leading to various complications, such as increased risk of heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and other cardiovascular conditions.

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Xanthomas have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. For instance, in medieval Europe, xanthomas were often depicted in religious paintings and sculptures as symbols of abundance, prosperity, and good health. In modern times, xanthomas have been featured in various forms of art and literature, including novels, short stories, poetry, paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

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