| Pronunciation: | | `hIpurku`lesturo'leemeeu
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis |
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HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA is a 20 letter word that starts with H. |
| | Synonyms: | | hypercholesteremia |
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| | See Also: | | familial hypercholesterolemia, symptom |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Elevated level of cholesterol in the blood. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A medical term which means that abnormally high concentrations of cholesterol are present in the bloodstream. This can lead to heart disease, hardening of the arteries, heart attacks, and strokes. |
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