low-den·si·ty lipoprotein

(lō′dĕn′sĭ-tē)

See LDL.

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low-density lipoprotein

(Biochemistry) 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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low′-den`sity lipopro′tein

See LDL.

[1950–55]

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low-density lipoprotein - 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

beta-lipoprotein, LDL

lipoprotein - a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood

LDL cholesterol - the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions

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