What does "hyperchylomicronemia" mean?

The presence of excess chylomicrons in the blood; a sign of metabolic syndrome (in some cases) and of lipoprotein lipase deficiency.

What is a synonym for "hyperchylomicronemia"?

Common synonyms include: chylomicronemia.

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The presence of excess chylomicrons in the blood; a sign of metabolic syndrome (in some cases) and of lipoprotein lipase deficiency. uncountable

By surface analysis, hyper- + chylomicronemia, or, by surface analysis, hyper- + chylomicron + -emia.

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