| other-directed | Pertaining to a person readily influenced by the attitudes of others. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| transferases (other substituted phosphate groups) | <enzyme> A class of enzymes that transfers substituted phosphate groups. Registry number: EC 2.7.8 (12 Dec 1998) |
| acquired hyperlipidaemia | <biochemistry> A condition of elevated blood triglycerides or blood cholesterol that is a result of secondary factors (for example poor diet, drug-related causes, diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome). (27 Sep 1997) |
| multiple lipoprotein-type hyperlipidaemia | <biochemistry> Inherited as a defective gene, this disorder is characterised by elevations in serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides. There are often multiple types of lipoproteins (LDL) elevated in one family. This condition is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (27 Sep 1997) |
| hyperlipidaemia | <biochemistry> A general term for elevated concentrations of any or all of the lipids in the plasma, such as cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (18 Nov 1997) |
| familial combined hyperlipidaemia | <biochemistry, endocrinology> Inherited as a defective gene, this disorder is characterised by elevations in serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides. There are often multiple types of lipoproteins (LDL) elevated in one family. This condition is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (27 Sep 1997) |