| NOUN | substance | LDL cholesterol | the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins |
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| Meaning | 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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| Narrower | oxidized LDL cholesterol | LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals |
| Broader | cholesterol, cholesterin | An animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver |
| Substance of | low-density lipoprotein, LDL, beta-lipoprotein | A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood |
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