| 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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| 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
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| LDL-C |
A plasma protein containing relatively more cholesterol and triglycerides and less proteins.
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| LDL cholesterol |
A bad type of cholesterol that tends to deposit in the artery wall and narrow or block in the artery.
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| LDL |
A lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to body tissues. LDL contains more fat than protein.
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