ldl cholesterol

Noun
  1. The cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins;
    The `bad' cholesterol;
    A high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions (synset 115083554)
    is a type of: cholesterin, cholesterol - an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
    subtypes: oxidized ldl cholesterol - LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis
    substance meronym: beta-lipoprotein, ldl, 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

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