What is another word for hypolipoproteinemia?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊlˌɪpəpɹˌə͡ʊta͡ɪnˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA) 
Hypolipoproteinemia is a medical condition where there is a lower than normal amount of lipoproteins in the blood. Synonyms for this condition include hypoalpha-lipoproteinemia, hypo-beta-lipoproteinemia, and hypocholesterolemia. Hypoalpha-lipoproteinemia refers specifically to low levels of the alpha lipoprotein, while hypo-beta-lipoproteinemia refers to low levels of the beta lipoprotein. Hypocholesterolemia refers to low levels of cholesterol in the blood, which can contribute to hypolipoproteinemia. While these terms may be used interchangeably, they refer to different aspects of lipoprotein levels in the blood. Hypolipoproteinemia can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic disorders, malnutrition, and medication interactions.
