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Lipid:  Any fatty substance in the body, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

Long QT Syndrome:  An inherited heart condition in which a delayed action in the heart following a heartbeat forms an irregular heartbeat. These episodes may lead to palpitations, fainting and sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation.