LDL

American  

Biochemistry.

1. low-density lipoprotein.

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LDL British  

abbreviation

1. low-density lipoprotein

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LDL Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of low-density lipoprotein

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LDL Cultural  

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

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LDLs are often referred to as “bad” cholesterol.

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“People don’t care about their LDL cholesterol. People don’t care about triglycerides,” Church said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

At the highest dose, CTX310 lowered both LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by about 50% on average 12 months after treatment.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

The cholesterol-carrying particle is similar to LDL, but it may be more damaging and its levels are largely determined by genetics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

With fewer receptors available to remove cholesterol, more LDL cholesterol remains in the bloodstream, contributing to hypercholesterolemia.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

The data point to increasing benefits with lower and lower LDL levels, said Dr. Daniel J. Rader.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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