xanthomatosis

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.]

(zan' thō-mə-tō′sis)
n

A disease characterized by the accumulation of excess lipids. See also histiocytosis X.

(zăn'thō-mə-tō'sĭs)
n.

A metabolic disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of lipids in the body and a resulting spread of xanthomas. Also called lipid granulomatosis, xanthoma disseminatum, xanthoma multiplex.

An accumulation of excess lipids in the body due to disturbance of lipid metabolism and marked by the formation of foam cells and Touton giant cells in skin lesions. Occurs in association with diabetes mellitus in the dog and is common in humans and chickens. See also xanthoma.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
  Synonyms: xanthoma multiplex, cholesterosis cutis, lipid granulomatosis, lipoid granulomatosis

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