Definitions for xanthoma

xanthoma xan·tho·ma

Spelling: [zan-thoh-muh]
IPA: /zænˈθoʊ mə/

Xanthoma is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 164 anagrams from letters in xanthoma (aahmnotx).

Definitions for xanthoma

noun

  1. a yellow papule or nodule in the skin, containing lipid deposits.

Origin of xanthoma

First recorded in 1875-80; xanth- + -oma

Examples for xanthoma

In some instances both varieties (xanthoma multiplex) are seen in the same individual.

The macular or flat (xanthoma planum) and the tubercular (xanthoma tuberculatum or tuberosum).

In some cases (xanthoma diabeticorum) of general xanthoma diabetes is the causative factor.

Word Value for xanthoma
Scrable

20

Words with friends

21

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