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xanthelasma

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /zænθɪˈlæzmə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A deposit of cholesterol on the eyelid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

xanthoma of the eyelids; occurs chiefly in the elderly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: xanthoma

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: لُوَيْحَة صَفْرَاء — eyelid cholesterol deposit
  • Polish: kępka żółta — eyelid cholesterol deposit
  • Polish: żółtak — eyelid cholesterol deposit