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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Lipoproteins carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout your body.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Instead of focusing on total cholesterol, aim to reduce harmful fats in the blood such as triglycerides and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Both forms of decaf coffee improved blood pressure, waist circumference, blood sugar, and triglycerides over four weeks.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Glycerin is also a significant component of triglycerides (fat found naturally in your body).
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Instead of focusing on total cholesterol, aim to reduce harmful fats in the blood such as triglycerides and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Both forms of decaf coffee improved blood pressure, waist circumference, blood sugar, and triglycerides over four weeks.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
Glycerin is also a significant component of triglycerides (fat found naturally in your body).
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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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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