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)了幾個黃瘤，這促使他進一步檢查高膽固醇。
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，出現(xiàn)這些癥狀可能意味著心血管疾病的風險。