Meanings
- uncountableThe presence of excess chylomicrons in the blood; a sign of metabolic syndrome (in some cases) and of lipoprotein lipase deficiency.
Synonyms: chylomicronemia
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe presence of excess chylomicrons in the blood; a sign of metabolic syndrome (in some cases) and of lipoprotein lipase deficiency.
Origin
By surface analysis, hyper- + chylomicronemia, or, by surface analysis, hyper- + chylomicron + -emia.
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hyperchylomicronemia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperchylomicronemia
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