sitosterolemia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare inherited lipid metabolic disorder, characterized by hyperabsorption and decreased biliary excretion of dietary sterols leading to hypercholesterolemia, xanthomas, premature atherosclerosis, and abnormal hematologic and liver function test results.

Word forms

sitosterolemia

Synonyms

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