lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood
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Ldl Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
ldl
n : 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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ldl cholesterol
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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
(synonym) low-density lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein
(hypernym) lipoprotein
(substance-meronym) LDL cholesterol
Ldl Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ldl Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins, which in order of size, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, that enable transport of multiple different fat molecules, including cholesterol, within the water around cells and within the water-based bloodstream. Studies have shown that higher levels of type-B LDL particles (as opposed to type-A LDL particles) promote health problems and cardiovascular disease, they are often informally called the bad cholesterol particles, (as opposed to HDL particles, which are frequently referred to as good cholesterol or healthy cholesterol particles).
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Ldl Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
Plasma lipoproteins containing high concentrations of lipids (which are low in density compared to that of water), including cholesterol. Increased concentrations are a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
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Low-Density Lipoprotein
Lipoprotein that contains most of the cholesterol in the blood.
LDL carries cholesterol to the tissues of the body, including the arteries. A high level of LDL increases the risk of heart disease. LDL typically contains 60 to 70 percent of the total serum cholesterol and both are directly correlated with CHD risk.
National Institutes of HealthLDL carries cholesterol to the tissues of the body, including the arteries. A high level of LDL increases the risk of heart disease. LDL typically contains 60 to 70 percent of the total serum cholesterol and both are directly correlated with CHD risk.
The
“bad” cholesterol.High LDL cholesterol leads to a
build up of cholesterol in arteries. The higher the
LDL level in your blood, the greater chance you
have for getting coronary heart disease.
Source: National Institute on Aging
Low-density lipoprotein, often called the "bad"
cholesterol because it carries cholesterol to the tissues of the body, including the arteries.
cholesterol because it carries cholesterol to the tissues of the body, including the arteries.
Low-density lipoprotein.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Low Density Lipoprotein, Also known as "bad" cholesterol, LDL's are large, dense, protein-fat particles composed of a moderate proportion of protein and a high proportion of cholesterol. Higher levels of LDL's are associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The ideal LDL cholesterol blood level in the United States ranges from 60 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter of blood) to 160 mg/dL. The value of blood LDL cholesterol level by itself is limited. It should be compared to other blood lipid levels such as Total Cholesterol, HDL (High Density Lipopritein) Cholesterol, and triglycerides to draw accurate conclusions about diagnosis and treatment
low density lipoprotein cholesterol, the "bad"cholesterol believed to be linked to fat accumulation in the arteries
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