hypolipoproteinemia

Definitions of hypolipoproteinemia

1. noun

   any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood
   types:

   hypobetalipoproteinemia

   a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of beta-lipoproteins and lipids and cholesterol

   abetalipoproteinemia

   a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels

   type of:

   metabolic disorder

   a disorder or defect of metabolism