nonfamilial hyperlipoproteinemia that develops as a consequence of some primary disease, such as thyroid deficiency.
ac·quired hy·per·lip·o·pro·tein·e·mi·a
(ă-kwīrd'hī'pĕr-lip'ō-prō'tē-nē'mē-ă ) Nonfamilial hyperlipoproteinemia that develops as a consequence of some primary disease, such as thyroid deficiency. Synonym(s): acquired hyperlipoproteinaemia.