triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Participants lost 8% of body weight and 16% of body fat, with significant improvements in LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Knowing your numbers, specifically blood pressure, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, fasting glucose and if appropriate Lp(a), gives clinicians the clearest picture of where risk actually sits.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The condition is often associated with elevated triglycerides and reduced HDL cholesterol, making the ratio a useful surrogate measure of underlying metabolic dysfunction.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.
—Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Knowing your numbers, specifically blood pressure, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, fasting glucose and if appropriate Lp(a), gives clinicians the clearest picture of where risk actually sits.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The condition is often associated with elevated triglycerides and reduced HDL cholesterol, making the ratio a useful surrogate measure of underlying metabolic dysfunction.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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