hypercholesterolaemia
/ˌhʌɪpəkəˌlɛstərɒˈliːmɪə
/(US hypercholesterolemia)
noun [mass noun] Medicine
An excess of cholesterol in the bloodstream.He has several chronic illnesses, including diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension....
- Obesity is an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Screening for hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery disease may be appropriate, depending on the clinical picture.
Origin
Late 19th century: from hyper- 'above normal' + cholesterol + -aemia.