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hypercholesterolemic

hypercholesterolemic

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Causing a high level of cholesterol in the blood, often from food
  • adjective
  • /ˌhaɪpərˌkoʊlɛstəˈroʊlɪmɪk/
  • Specialized
: hipercolesterolemico
  • A hypercholesterolemic diet can increase the risk of heart disease if consumed over a long period.

Examples

  • The study compared the effects of a normal diet and a hypercholesterolemic diet on blood cholesterol levels.

  • The patient's condition was classified as hypercholesterolemic.

  • Doctors warned that certain foods are highly hypercholesterolemic and should be eaten in moderation.

  • Dietary changes can help reduce hypercholesterolemic levels.

  • A hypercholesterolemic diet is rich in fatty foods, which can lead to high cholesterol levels in the blood.

  • Eating processed foods regularly can be hypercholesterolemic and contribute to heart-related issues.

  • The doctor explained that a hypercholesterolemic condition requires careful management of one's diet.

Surface Forms

hypercholesterolemic positive

Morphology

hypercholesterolemic = cholesterolemic (semi-transparent) = hyper + cholesterol + emic

The word is built compositionally from hyper- + cholesterol + -emic, but the medical suffix and specialized sense make the meaning only partly recoverable for a general learner.

Etymology

Hypercholesterolemic combines hyper- ('too much') and cholesterol (the fat in the blood). So it describes a diet or treatment that causes or shows 'too much cholesterol', which helps explain the link to heart risk.