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Meaning of HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA
Pronunciation:
`hIpurku`lestu'reemeeu
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[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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Synonyms:
hypercholesterolemia
See Also:
familial hypercholesterolemia
,
symptom
Biology Dictionary
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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