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Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III

Medical Definition:	A 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.
Guide Notes:	do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed:	Hyperlipidemia/familial & genetic (1966-1979)

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