hyperalphalipoproteinemia

hyperalphalipoproteinemia
An inherited defect that results in elevated levels of high-density lipoproteins in the serum.

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hy·per·al·pha·lipo·pro·tein·emia (hi″pər-al″fə-lip″o-pro″te-neґme-ə) the presence of abnormally high levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood.

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