hypolipoproteinemia
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Definition
Noun: A medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of lipoproteins and cholesterol in the blood. It refers to a group of disorders affecting the metabolism of these substances.
Usage
This is a specialized medical term. It is used in clinical, diagnostic, and research contexts to describe a specific metabolic state or disorder. * The patient's fatigue and neurological symptoms led the doctor to test for hypolipoproteinemia. * Hypolipoproteinemia can sometimes be asymptomatic and discovered during routine blood tests.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often specified further by the type of lipoprotein that is deficient, such as hypobetalipoproteinemia (low beta-lipoproteins).
- It can be classified as primary (genetic, inherited) or secondary (caused by another condition like malnutrition or hyperthyroidism).
Variants and Related Words
- Hypobetalipoproteinemia (n): A specific, often inherited, form of hypolipoproteinemia.
- Hypolipidemia (n): A broader term for low levels of any lipids (fats) in the blood, which includes hypolipoproteinemia.
- Apolipoprotein (n): The protein component of a lipoprotein, often measured in related disorders.
Synonyms
- Low lipoprotein syndrome
- Hypolipidemia (in a broad sense)
Antonyms
- Hyperlipoproteinemia: A condition with high levels of lipoproteins in the blood.
Noun
- any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood