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hypercholesterolemic

hypercholesterolemic

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A person or animal with a high level of cholesterol in the blood
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərˌkoʊlɛstəˈroʊlɪmɪk/
  • Specialized
: hipercolesterolemico
  • A hypercholesterolemic should avoid foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Examples

  • To prevent complications, a hypercholesterolemic should regularly monitor cholesterol levels and consult a doctor.

  • The doctor recommended a special diet for the hypercholesterolemic to help reduce cholesterol levels.

  • Researchers studied how a hypercholesterolemic responds to different types of medication.

  • The doctor diagnosed him as hypercholesterolemic.

  • Many hypercholesterolemic patients require medication.

  • A hypercholesterolemic person must carefully manage their diet to lower cholesterol levels.

  • Many hypercholesterolemic individuals experience serious health issues if they do not follow a proper diet.

Surface Forms

hypercholesterolemic singular
hypercholesterolemics plural

Morphology

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

This noun is a conversion of the adjective with no spelling change, so the form itself is straightforward even though the medical meaning is specialized.

Etymology

Hypercholesterolemic names a person or animal with 'too much cholesterol' in the blood, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of hyper- like in hyperactive and cholesterol as the blood fat.