Sitosterolemia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sitosterolemia is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Synonyms for sitosterolemia
Depending on context, synonyms include phytosterolemia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sitosterolaemia, lathosterolosis, desmosterolosis, phytosterolemia, phytosterolaemia, cholesterosis.
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