xanthelasma

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Etymology

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

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xanthelasma (plural xanthelasmas or xanthelasmata)

  1. A deposit of cholesterol on the eyelid.

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