hypercholesterolemia
/ˌhaɪpərkəˌlɛstərəˈlimiə/
noun
- A medical condition in which there is too much cholesterol in the blood, often increasing the risk of heart disease.
- Many people with hypercholesterolemia do not have any symptoms until a serious health problem occurs.
- She was diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia after a routine blood test showed high cholesterol levels.
- The doctor told him that his hypercholesterolemia could be managed with a better diet and exercise.