ldl

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 114967147)
    is a type of: lipoprotein - a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
    substance holonym: 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
    same as: beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein

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