English word hypocholesterolaemia comes from English cholesterol, English hypo-, English -aemia
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cholesterol | English (eng) | (biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease. |
| hypo- | English (eng) | (anatomy) Below; beneath; under.. (chemistry) Designating oxoacid and oxyanions with a low amount of oxygen.. (medicine) Deficient; less than normal. |
| -aemia | English (eng) | (British spelling) Blood.. (British spelling, medicine) Referring to the state or condition of the blood. |
| hypocholesterolaemia | English (eng) | Alternative form of hypocholesterolemia. |