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Xanthelasma

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Xanˊthe-las′ma

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Noun.
[NL.; Gr.
ξανθόσ
yellow +
ἔλασμα
a metal plate.]
(Med.)
See
Xanthoma
.

Definition 2024

xanthelasma

xanthelasma

See also: xanthélasma

English

Noun

xanthelasma ‎(plural xanthelasmas or xanthelasmata)

  1. A deposit of cholesterol on the eyelid.

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Etymology

From New Latin xanthelasma, from Ancient Greek ξανθός ‎(xanthós, “yellow”) + ἔλασμα ‎(élasma, “metal plate”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zænθɪˈlæzmə/

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