lipoidaemia

Thân thiện

Definition

Noun: - A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of lipids (such as cholesterol or triglycerides) in the bloodstream.

Usage

• The term is used in medical and clinical contexts to describe a pathological state of the blood.
• It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• The patient's blood test confirmed a diagnosis of lipoidaemia.
• Managing diet is crucial for controlling lipoidaemia.
• Lipoidaemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Advanced Usage

• The condition is often discussed in relation to other metabolic disorders, such as diabetes.
• Lipoidaemia can be primary (genetic) or secondary (caused by other conditions like hypothyroidism or kidney disease).

Variants and Related Words

• Hyperlipidaemia (n): The more common modern spelling and synonym for the same condition.
• Lipidaemia (n): A less common variant spelling.
• Dyslipidaemia (n): A broader term for any abnormality in blood lipid levels, which can include high, low, or imbalanced lipids.

Synonyms

• Hyperlipidaemia
• Hyperlipidemia (US spelling variant)

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the of excess lipids. It is the name of the condition itself, not the lipids or the measurement.

Học thuật

Noun

1. presence of excess lipids in the blood