hyperlipaemia
Definition
Noun: - A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) in the bloodstream.
Usage
- Hyperlipaemia is a clinical term used primarily in medical contexts to describe a state of elevated blood lipids. It is a key risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- Familial hyperlipaemia: Refers to inherited forms of the condition.
- Example: Screening for familial hyperlipaemia is recommended when there is a strong family history of early heart disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperlipidemia (noun): The more common spelling variant in American English, identical in meaning to hyperlipaemia.
- Hyperlipidaemic (adjective): Describing something related to or affected by hyperlipaemia.
- Example: A hyperlipidaemic profile was observed.
Synonyms
- Hyperlipidemia: The direct synonym, differing only in regional spelling preference.
- Lipid disorder: A broader, more general term for conditions involving abnormal lipid levels.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Dyslipidaemia: A closely related term often encompassing a wider range of abnormal lipid levels, including both high and low concentrations.
- Atherosclerosis: A common serious condition for which hyperlipaemia is a major contributing factor.
Noun
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presence of excess lipids in the blood
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