What does "sitosterolemia" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "sitosterolemia"?

Common synonyms include: phytosterolemia, phytosterolemia.

Sitosterolemia

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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. uncountable

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phytosterolemia phytosterolemia

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