Disease or Syndrome
dyslipidemias
Subclass of:
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Also called:
Hyperlipidemia
Definitions related to dyslipidemias:
  • A lipoprotein metabolism disorder characterized by decreased levels of high-density lipoproteins, or elevated levels of plasma cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins and/or triglycerides.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Abnormalities in the serum levels of LIPIDS, including overproduction or deficiency. Abnormal serum lipid profiles may include high total CHOLESTEROL, high TRIGLYCERIDES, low HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL, and elevated LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Dyslipidemia is elevation of plasma cholesterol, triglycerides (TGs), or both, or a low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. Causes may be primary (genetic) or secondary. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma levels of total cholesterol, TGs, and individual lipoproteins. Treatment...
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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