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lipemia

/lɪˈpiː.mi.ə/

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noun

/lɪˈpiː.mi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий наличие аномально высокой концентрации липидов (жиров) в крови.

A medical term referring to the presence of an abnormally high concentration of lipids (fats) in the blood.

uncountable

  1. Excess lipids in bloodC1formalmedical

    An abnormal concentration of lipids or fats in the bloodstream, often detectable in blood serum as a milky appearance.

    ruИзбыток липидов в крови

    • The patient's blood test revealed marked lipemia, indicating a high level of triglycerides.
    • Fasting overnight is recommended to avoid lipemia interference in laboratory measurements.
    • Chronic lipemia is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
    • Severe lipemia can cause the serum to appear opaque and creamy.

    Synonymshyperlipemiahyperlipidaemiahyperlipidemialipaemialipidemia