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Definition of Hyperlipidemia
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Hyperlipidemia: Elevated lipid (fat) levels in the blood. Hyperlipidemia can be inherited and increases the risk of disease of the blood vessels leading to stroke and heart disease.