hyperlipoproteinemia

Definitions of hyperlipoproteinemia
  1. noun
    any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in high levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood
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    types:
    hyperbetalipoproteinemia
    a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age
    type of:
    metabolic disorder
    a disorder or defect of metabolism
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