phytosterolemia

phytosterolemia
An inherited disorder in which there is a hyperabsorption of phytosterols and shellfish sterols resulting in tendon and tuberous xanthomata. SYN: sitosterolemia.

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phy·tos·ter·ol·emia (fi-tos″tər-ol-eґme-ə) sitosterolemia.

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