[rather uncommon form of familial hyperlipemia characterized by the presence of lipoproteins of abnormal composition; the main abnormal lipoproteins are called beta-VLDL and have a different apoprotein content and a higher proportion of cholesterol relative to triglyceride than normal VLDL. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0020479 Relation/PAR: hyperlipoproteinemia
familial hyperlipoproteinemia