XANTHOMATA

Noun

xanthomata

plural of xanthoma

Source: Wiktionary


XANTHOMA

Xan*tho"ma, n. [NL. See Xantho-, and -oma.] (Med.)

Definition: A skin disease marked by the development or irregular yellowish patches upon the skin, especially upon the eyelids; -- called also xanthelasma.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DETENTION

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