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Lipidology

Meaning

Lipidology is the specialized branch of medicine and biochemistry dedicated to the comprehensive study of lipids, including their structure, metabolism, transport, and critical roles in cellular function and disease pathogenesis. Clinically, this field focuses on the diagnosis and management of dyslipidemia, encompassing abnormal concentrations of cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins. Given that lipids are the essential precursors for all steroid hormones, optimal lipidology is a non-negotiable component of foundational endocrine health.