low-density lipoprotein

noun

, Biochemistry.

a plasma protein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood: high levels are associated with atherosclerosis. : LDL

a lipoprotein that is the form in which cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream to the cells and tissues of the body. High levels of low-density lipoprotein in the blood are associated with atheroma LDL

low-density lipoprotein

A lipoprotein that contains relatively high amounts of cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

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