Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type IIb

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A disorder of lipoprotein metabolism characterized by high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It is caused by elevation of low density and very low density lipoproteins.

**Synonyms:** - Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia - Hyperlipidemia Type IIb - Type IIb Hyperlipidemia - Type IIb Hyperlipoproteinemia