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Dyslipidemia | Lipid Disorders - Glossary

Written by - Amrita Surendranath, B.Sc, M.Sc.

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Mar 04, 2023

Glossary

Xanthomas: Deposition of cholesterol on various parts of the body

Niacin: Vitamin B3

Paresthesias: A feeling of numbness or a tingling sensation

Dyspnea: A difficulty in breathing

Published on Dec 23, 2015
Last Updated on Mar 04, 2023

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