bad cholesterol

British  

noun

1. a nontechnical name for low-density lipoprotein

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Example Sentences

But they don’t work for everyone, and can only reduce harmful “bad” cholesterol so much.

From The Wall Street Journal

It even helps lower "bad" cholesterol while reducing overall cardiovascular risk.

From Science Daily

Scientific studies found that replacing saturated fat from meat and dairy with polyunsaturated fat from vegetable oils lowered people’s levels of low-density lipoprotein, known as LDL or bad cholesterol, and cut their risk of cardiovascular disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Too much bad cholesterol can lead to a build-up of fatty deposits inside the walls of blood vessels, causing them to become narrowed or blocked.

From BBC