noun
- Plural of hyperlipemia; conditions characterized by abnormally high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used interchangeably with hyperlipidemia in modern usage
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with one of several hyperlipemias affecting cholesterol metabolism.
- Different types of hyperlipemias require different treatment approaches.
- Genetic hyperlipemias can run in families and increase cardiovascular risk.
- The doctor ordered blood tests to determine which hyperlipemia the patient had.
- Managing hyperlipemias often involves both diet and medication.