Hypertriglyceridemia denotes high (hyper-) blood levels (-emia) of triglycerides, the most abundant fatty molecule in most organisms. Elevated levels of triglycerides are associated with atherosclerosis, even in the absence of hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and predispose to cardiovascular disease. Very high triglyceride levels al...
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Condition of elevated triglyceride concentration in the blood; an inherited form occurs in familial hyperlipoproteinaemia IIb and hyperlipoproteinaemia type IV. It has been linked to higher risk of heart disease and arteriosclerosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(hi″pәr-tri-glis´ә-ri-de´me-ә) an excess of triglycerides in the blood; some hereditary forms are classified as types of hyperlipoproteinemia.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-trī-glis′er-i-dē′mē-ă Definitions: 1. Elevated triglyceride concentration in the blood.
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