low-density lipoprotein

Noun

Meaning

a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

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Alternative names

low density lipoprotein

Synonyms

LDL beta-lipoprotein low density lipoprotein-like low-density lipoprotein cholesterol low-density lipoproteins

Hypernyms

lipoprotein

Close letter words and terms

low-current low-cut low-definition low-density lipoprotein cholesterol low-density lipoproteins low-density metal