Which term describes high levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood?

• A. lymphedema
• B. chronic
• C. ren/o
• D. dyslipidemia

Answer: (D)

Abnormal lipid levels in the blood are described by the term dyslipidemia. This diagnosis covers high cholesterol and other fats circulating in the bloodstream, including elevated LDL, low HDL, or high triglycerides, and it’s used to assess and manage cardiovascular risk. The other terms refer to concepts that aren’t about lipid levels: lymphedema is swelling from lymphatic fluid, ren/o is a root related to the kidney, and chronic is a general descriptor for duration. Therefore, dyslipidemia best fits the description of high levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood.