(Greek) Yellow-haired woman; blonde Xantha, Xanthia, Xana, Xanna, Xanne, Xanthippe, Xantippie
n. yellow *plaques occurring symmetrically around the eyelids. It is quite common in elderly people and of no more than cosmetic importance, but in some cases it may be a manifestation of disorders of fat metabolism (hyperlipidaemia). The plaques may be removed surgically or by careful use of saturated trichoracetic acid.... xanthelasma
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