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low-density lipoprotein (encz) | low-density lipoprotein, n: |
Low-density lipoprotein (gcide) | LDL \LDL\ ([e^]l`d[=e]*[e^]l/") n. [acronym from Low-Density
Lipoprotein.] (Med., Biochem.)
Low-density lipoprotein, a lipoprotein that transports
cholesterol in the blood; high levels are thought to be
associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and
atherosclerosis; sometimes called informally {bad
cholesterol}.
Syn: low-density lipoprotein.
[WordNet 1.5] |
low-density lipoprotein (wn) | low-density lipoprotein
n 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 [syn: low-density lipoprotein, LDL,
beta-lipoprotein] |
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