BROAD BETA DISEASE
\bɹˈɔːd bˈiːtə dɪzˈiːz], \bɹˈɔːd bˈiːtə dɪzˈiːz], \b_ɹ_ˈɔː_d b_ˈiː_t_ə d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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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.
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