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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The condition is often associated with elevated triglycerides and reduced HDL cholesterol, making the ratio a useful surrogate measure of underlying metabolic dysfunction.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is a simple, widely available screening marker that flags people who may have insulin resistance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Fish oil is also known to significantly reduce triglycerides, a type of blood fat that, when elevated, contributes to arterial plaque and poor circulation.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is a simple, widely available screening marker that flags people who may have insulin resistance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Fish oil is also known to significantly reduce triglycerides, a type of blood fat that, when elevated, contributes to arterial plaque and poor circulation.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 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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