hyperlipemia
Definition
Noun: A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) in the bloodstream.
Usage
Hyperlipemia is a technical medical term used to describe a specific state of elevated blood lipids. It is often used interchangeably with hyperlipidemia in clinical and scientific contexts. - The patient's blood test confirmed a diagnosis of hyperlipemia. - Managing diet is crucial for controlling hyperlipemia.
Advanced Usage
- Familial hyperlipemia: Refers to inherited forms of the condition.
- Secondary hyperlipemia: Indicates the condition is a result of another disease, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperlipidemia (n): The more common synonym for .
- Dyslipidemia (n): A broader term for any abnormality in blood lipid levels, which includes .
- Hyperlipemic (adj): Describing something related to or affected by hyperlipemia (e.g., a patient).
Synonyms
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lipidemia (less common)
Related Phrases
- Elevated blood lipids: A descriptive phrase for .
- High cholesterol: A common, specific manifestation of , though the term encompasses high triglycerides as well.
Noun
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presence of excess lipids in the blood
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