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sitosterolemia /si·tos·ter·ol·emia/ (si-tos″ter-ol-e´me-ah) the presence of excessive sitosterols in the blood, especially β-sitosterol, from dietary vegetables. Written also β-sitosterolemia.

sitosterolemia [si-tos″ter-ol-e´me-ah]

the presence of excessive levels of sitosterols in the blood, especially β-sitosterol, absorbed from dietary vegetables due to an unknown intestinal defect. A rare form is associated with xanthomatosis, with tuberous and tendon xanthomas appearing in childhood.

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