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Definition of xanthomatous

xanthomatous

/zænˈθɑː.mə.təs/
xan · thom · a · tous
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xanthomatous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Pertaining to, resembling, or characterized by the presence of a xanthoma, which is a yellowish cholesterol-rich deposit typically found under the skin or in tendons.

Example

"The patient presented with multiple xanthomatous plaques on her eyelids, prompting the physician to order a complete lipid panel."

• Rhymes for xanthomatous

• Nearby Words

xanthochroism
xanthochromia
xanthochroous
xanthomatous
xanthomelanous
xanthophyllous
xanthopsia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'xanthos' (yellow) combined with the medical suffix '-oma' (tumor or mass) and the English adjectival suffix '-tous' (pertaining to).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xanthomatous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xanthomatous
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