xanthelasma
/ˌzænθəˈlæzmə/
noun
- A harmless, yellowish, flat bump or patch that forms on the skin, usually near the inner corner of the eyelid.
- The doctor said the small yellow spot on her eyelid was xanthelasma and nothing to worry about.
- He decided to have the xanthelasma removed for cosmetic reasons.
- Xanthelasma is often associated with high cholesterol levels in the blood.