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very-low-density lipoprotein

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variants: or very low-density lipoprotein or very low density lipoprotein

Definition of very-low-density lipoprotein

: vldl

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Recent Examples on the Web The final type is very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), which makes up about 10-15 percent of a person's total cholesterol. — chicagotribune.com, "Tests that can save your life," 1 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of very-low-density lipoprotein

1977, in the meaning defined above

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“Very-low-density lipoprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/very-low-density%20lipoprotein. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.

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very-low-density lipoprotein

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\ ˈver-ē- How to pronounce very-low-density lipoprotein (audio) \
variants: or very low-density lipoprotein or very low density lipoprotein

Medical Definition of very-low-density lipoprotein

: vldl

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