Definition

A small, yellowish bump on the skin that is filled with fat and can appear on areas like the eyelids or joints.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a xanthoma on her eyelid.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a xanthoma?

No, what's that?

It's a yellowish bump on the skin, often caused by high cholesterol.

That sounds interesting; I should get my cholesterol checked!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xanthoma is formed from "xanthos" (meaning yellow) and "oma" (meaning tumor or swelling). The word describes a yellowish tumor or growth that typically appears on the skin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'yellow' ('xanthos') to remember that 'xanthoma' refers to a yellowish growth or tumor.

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