low-density lipoprotein


nounBiochemistry.
  1. a plasma protein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood: high levels are associated with atherosclerosis. Abbreviation: LDL

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British Dictionary definitions for low-density lipoprotein

low-density lipoprotein

noun
  1. a lipoprotein that is the form in which cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream to the cells and tissues of the body. High levels of low-density lipoprotein in the blood are associated with atheroma: Abbreviation: LDL

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Scientific definitions for low-density lipoprotein

low-density lipoprotein

  1. A lipoprotein that contains relatively high amounts of cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

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