LDL

Biochemistry.

1. low-density lipoprotein.

LDL

abbreviation

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.)

LDLs are often referred to as “bad” cholesterol.

Example Sentences

Repatha is a prescription injectable medication used to lower LDL cholesterol, also known as the bad cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart-related issues like heart attacks and strokes.

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Holz: The company has a drug that treats elevated LDL cholesterol.

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For example, the study identified 156 genes that can potentially drive the variation of statins' impact on LDL cholesterol levels.

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"In addition, they had more liver fat and higher levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease."

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Her motto is to do what works for her, “even if it means disagreeing with my doctor and not upping my statin to get my LDL below 80. Enough chasing magic numbers!”

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