hypercholesterolemia
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Origin of hypercholesterolemia
From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at hyper-, cholesterol, -emia
Example Sentences
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When cholesterol levels in the bloodstream become excessive, a condition known as hypercholesterolemia can occur, posing a serious threat to the arteries and overall cardiovascular health.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2025
The examination noted the president's medical history of "well-controlled hypercholesterolemia", a condition which can increase a patient's risk of a heart attack.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
In the human genetic disease familial hypercholesterolemia, the LDL receptors are defective or missing entirely.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
They alleged, in court documents, that the agency failed to properly treat Flythe’s hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, two conditions that can make a person more vulnerable to strokes.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2022
Protection against admission is also consistent across a range of chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and other cardiovascular diseases.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
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