<biochemistry> 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. ... An abnormal elevation of blood cholesterol. Can in some cases be caused by a defect in lipoprotein metabolism or, for example: de...
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(= hypercholesterolemia (USA)) High serum levels of cholesterol. Can in some cases be caused by a defect in lipoprotein metabolism or, for example, defects in the low density lipoprotein receptor (familial hypercholesterolaemia).
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