: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis : bad cholesterol compare hdl

Examples of LDL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other research has found that people with higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower levels of HDL cholesterol tend to have more amyloid plaque in their brain, which is linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024 Butter, fat, and cholesterol For a long time, butter was considered unhealthy mainly because of its saturated fat content, which can contribute to higher LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and ultimately heart disease. Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024 Looking for Warning Signs of Future Heart Disease Currently, measuring a person’s LDL cholesterol levels is the standard screening test for cardiovascular disease. Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Researchers found those who took wheatgrass powder experienced an average reduction of 5.4% in total cholesterol, a 4.4% decrease in harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and a 9.5% reduction in triglycerides.14 8. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for LDL 

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Word History

Etymology

low-density lipoprotein

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of LDL was in 1962

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“LDL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LDL. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis

called also bad cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein

compare hdl, vldl
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