low-density lipoprotein

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Noun

low-density lipoprotein (plural low-density lipoproteins)

  2. Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
    Alternative form: LDL (initialism)
    Synonym: beta-lipoprotein
    Hypernym: lipoprotein
    Coordinate terms: ULDL, chylomicron, VLDL, IDL, HDL, high-density lipoprotein

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