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A xanthoma is a small, yellow nodule which occurs in the skin, which is rich in cholesterol and other lipids.
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∙ 10y agoA xanthoderm is someone who is afflicted by xanthoderma, a yellow colouration of the skin.
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How can you tell the difference between a whitehead and a xanthoma?
A xanthoma remains intact, solid/firm, almost hard when removed - a whitehead does not - having the consistancy of pus when opened.
What are some symptoms of xanthoma?
The symptoms are that you get a skin condition. A so called xanthoma looks like a sore or bump under the skin. Commonly it's flat, fairly soft to the touch and yellowish in color. Edges are sharp and distinct.
A word that begins with x?
xylophone xenagogue xanthan xanthous xenophobia xanthoma xebec xeme xenon
What is the medical term meaning yellow nodule or mass?
A xanthoma is a yellow nodule or mass. The plural is xanthomata.
What science word starts with the x?
XanthineX-ray,Xanthoma,Xanthophyll,Xenobiotic,Xenogamy,Xenogenic,Xenon,Xenotransplantation,Xerophyte,Xylem,Xylene,Xylol,Xylose.
What are words that start with a X?
xanthareel, xanthic, xanthippe, xanthocarpous, xanthochroia, xanthochroic, xanthocomic, xanthocyanopsy, xanthoderm, xanthodont, xanthoma AND SOOO MUCH MORE THERE IS LOADS!
What is a collection of yellow plaque called?
A xanthoma is a yellow plaque. Atheromas may also be yellow. The suffix -oma means mass or collection. Atheromas are collections of plaque into the lumen (opening) of an artery, weaking the muscle lining.
What is the medical term meaning a benign fatty yellowish tumor in the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
a medicial term that refers to a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin
Can skin disease be caused by high cholesterol?
Xanthelasma or xanthoma is a skin disorder sometimes seen in people with high cholesterol.
Words starting with e and ending with x?
xanthoma disease characterized by yellow patches on the skin xanthopsia a visual condition where things appear yellow xenophobia fear of foreigners
What are Cholesterol pockets on eyes?
There are two types of cholesterol spots in eyes. The most common type, called xanthoma, are soft, yellow bumps visible on the eyelids. These spots are not harmful. The second, more serious type of cholesterol found in the eye -- cholesterol embolus -- can only be seen on the back of the eye using specialized equipment.
What are dance words that start with X?
* xanthan gum * xanthate * xanthoma * xanthone * xebec * xenia * xenobiotic * xenon * xeriscape * xerophile * xoana * xylene
