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Low-density lipoprotein

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low-density lipoprotein
n. Abbr. LDL
A lipoprotein that contains relatively high amounts of cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Also called LDL cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
A type of lipoprotein that consists of about 50% cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.
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