genetic disorder of lipid METABOLISMthat causes
them to have high amounts of triglycerides in their
blood circulation. Lipid-lowering medications may
then be necessary to bring triglycerides levels down.
See also CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION;
CHOLESTEROL, DIETARY; CHOLESTEROL BLOOD LEVELS;
GENETIC DISORDERS; HYPERLIPIDEMIA; TRIGLYCERIDE
BLOOD LEVEL.triglycerides, dietary 203