HealthAugust 31, 2026
dyslipidemia
dis-li-pi-DEE-mee-uh
Definition
An abnormal concentration of fats or lipids in the blood, such as high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'dys-' (bad or difficult), 'lipos' (fat), and 'haima' (blood), the term was coined in the 20th century to describe imbalanced blood lipid profiles.
In the news
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