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hyperbetalipoproteinemia

hy·per·be·talipoproteinemia

uncommon

noun

1.

a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol; can lead to atherosclerosis at an early age

Origin

From hyper- + betalipoprotein + -emia.

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