Fredrickson classification


Fred·rick·son clas·si·fi·ca·tion

(fred'rik-sŏn klas'i-fi-kā'shŭn) A classification system of hyperlipoproteinemia that uses plasma appearance, triglyceride values, and total cholesterol values. There are five types: I, II, III, IV, and V.
See also: hyperlipoproteinemia