lipoidemia
Noun: A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of lipids (such as cholesterol or triglycerides) in the bloodstream.
This is a technical medical term. It is used in clinical and scientific contexts to describe a state of elevated blood lipids, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. - The patient's blood test confirmed a diagnosis of lipoidemia. - Managing diet is crucial for controlling lipoidemia.
The term is often used interchangeably with hyperlipidemia in medical literature. It specifically denotes the presence of excess fats in the blood plasma.
- Hyperlipidemia (n): The more common clinical synonym for lipoidemia.
- Lipid (n): Any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes.
- Dyslipidemia (n): A broader term for an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood, which can be high or low.
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lipidemia (a less common variant)
Lipoidemia is a compound word formed from "lipid" (fat) and "-emia" (a suffix meaning "condition of the blood"). It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
- presence of excess lipids in the blood