Medical Definition of Familial combined hyperlipidaemia
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Inherited as a defective gene, this disorder is characterised by elevations in serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides.
There are often multiple types of lipoproteins (LDL) elevated in one family. This condition is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Familial Combined Hyperlipidaemia
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