| 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 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 cholesterol |
Cholesterol packaged in low-density lipoproteins that is associated with an increase in the risk of heart disease. Low-density lipoproteins are the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood.
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| LDL cholesterol |
Often called "bad" cholesterol. A high level of LDL cholesterol (160 mg/dL and above) reflects an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. (See Low-density Lipoprotein.)
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| LDL cholesterol |
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol provides cholesterol for necessary body functions, but in excessive amounts it tends to accumulate in artery walls; known as "bad" cholesterol.
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