Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lipemia
Noun
/lɪˈpiːmiə/
Definition
A medical condition characterized by an excess of fat in the blood plasma.
Examples
- After fasting for 12 hours, her blood test showed no signs of lipemia.
- The doctor explained that untreated diabetes could lead to lipemia.
- Monitoring cholesterol levels can help prevent conditions like lipemia.
Meaning
Lipemia occurs when the level of lipids (fats) in the blood becomes abnormally high, which can affect blood tests and may indicate an underlying health problem.
Synonyms
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperlipoproteinemia
