low-density lipoprotein
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low-density lipoprotein Definition
(n)
a
lipoprotein
that
transports
cholesterol
in
the
blood
;
composed
of
moderate
amount
of
protein
and
a
large
amount
of
cholesterol
;
high
levels
are
thought
to
be
associated
with
increased
risk
of
coronary
heart
disease
and
atherosclerosis
low-density lipoprotein Synonyms
beta-lipoprotein
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
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