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hyperproteinemia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An abnormally high level of protein in the blood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Near-synonym: proteinemia (usually synonymous)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: proteinemia

Antonyms: hypoproteinemia

Broader terms: dysproteinemia

History

Etymology

From hyper- + protein + -emia.