n.a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism

1. The doctor found several xanthomas on his elbows, which led to further tests for high cholesterol.
   醫(yī)生在他的肘部發(fā)現(xiàn)了幾個(gè)黃瘤，這促使他進(jìn)一步檢查高膽固醇。
2. Xanthomas are often associated with lipid metabolism disorders, and their presence can indicate a risk of cardiovascular diseases.
   黃瘤常常與脂質(zhì)代謝紊亂相關(guān)，出現(xiàn)這些癥狀可能意味著心血管疾病的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)。