[rare familial condition characterized by massive chylomicronemia and decreased levels of other lipoproteins; due to deficiency of lipoprotein lipase, an alkaline triglyceride hydrolase which catalyzes an important step in the extrahepatic removal of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins from the blood. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0023817 Relation/PAR: hyperlipoproteinemia
enzyme deficiency
familial hyperlipoproteinemia