Definitions:

1. A condition characterized by the developments of yellowish, lipid-rich deposits that can appear in the skin, tendons, and other tissues, often associated with disorders of lipid metabolism. NOUN
   • Xanthomatosis frequently occurs in patients with underlying lipid metabolism disorders.
2. A condition marked by the development of widespread yellow tumor-like structures filled with lipid deposits. NOUN
   • The characteristic yellow nodules on her skin were identified as signs of xanthomatosis.
3. A disorder in which excess lipid accumulates in the body. NOUN
   • Lipid profile tests are essential in diagnosing xanthomatosis and determining its cause.
4. A medical condition characterized by the formation of yellowish growths or deposits of fat, particularly cholesterol, beneath the skin. NOUN
   • The patient was diagnosed with xanthomatosis, displaying multiple fatty deposits on the skin and tendons.

Synonyms:

• cholesterosis cutis
• hyperlipidemia
• lipid granulomatosis
• lipidosis
• xanthoma multiplex
• xanthomas