triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd How to pronounce triglyceride (audio)
: 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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Limiting alcohol: Alcohol increases triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025 Fatty liver and high triglyceride levels can in turn lead to metabolic issues, obesity and diabetes, Zumpano said. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 July 2025 Eating walnuts has been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, which can lower heart disease risk. Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2025 Krill oil may also lower cholesterol and triglycerides, which can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a 2015 study published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for triglyceride

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1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triglyceride was in 1860

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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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triglyceride

noun
tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd How to pronounce triglyceride (audio)
: 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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