NOUN | substance | LDL, low-density lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein | a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood |
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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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Synonyms | low-density lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein | |
Broader | lipoprotein | A conjugated protein having a lipid component |
Substances | LDL cholesterol | The cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins |
Catalan | lipoproteïnes de baixa densitat |
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