LDL

Biochemistry.

1. low-density lipoprotein.

LDL

abbreviation for

1. low-density lipoprotein

LDL

1. Abbreviation of low-density lipoprotein

LDL

1. Abbreviation for l ow- d ensity l ipoprotein. A type of cholesterol that is linked to heart disease and atherosclerosis . ( Compare HDL.)

Notes

LDLs are often referred to as “bad” cholesterol.

Example Sentences

So you can reduce your risk of heart disease, by a lot, without lowering your LDL.

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And at the end of the study there was no difference in the LDL-cholesterol levels between the two groups!

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LDL particles come in various sizes, with small, dense LDL being more harmful than light, fluffy LDL.

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In fact, half of the people who have cardiac events have “ideal” levels of LDL cholesterol.

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For most middle-aged big-shots, the acronym LDL is a measure of cholesterol.

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