Glossary

Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidämie·Also: erhöhte Blutfette

Hyperlipidaemia means raised blood lipid levels, for example of cholesterol or triglycerides. It is a risk factor for hardening of the arteries and is detected through blood values.

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