hypercholesterolaemia

/ ˌhaɪpəkəˌlɛstərɒlˈiːmɪə /

noun

1. the condition of having a high concentration of cholesterol in the blood See hyperlipidaemia

Example Sentences

One inherited disorder associated with cardiovascular disease is familial hypercholesterolaemia.

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But familial hypercholesterolaemia might be just the tip of the genetic iceberg.

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Developed initially by Alnylam for familial hypercholesterolaemia, in 2013, it was licensed to The Medicines Company in Parsippany, New Jersey, with a view to using it in people with high cholesterol levels not caused by genetic conditions.

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If follow-up trials in monkeys work as well, the scientists will launch a trial in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, or HoFH.

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But, as demonstrated in familial hypercholesterolaemia, one drug can be extremely effective when used for prevention.

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