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Noun: hyperlipoproteinemia
  1. Any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in high levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood
    "Genetic testing confirmed familial hyperlipoproteinemia"

Derived forms: hyperlipoproteinemias

Type of: metabolic disorder

Encyclopedia: Hyperlipoproteinemia