low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (lōˈ-denˑ·s

·tē li·pō·prōˑ·tēn k

·lesˑ·ter·

l),

n a type of cholesterol that contains lipoproteins with less protein than fat. Low-density lipoproteins contribute to a buildup of fat in the arteries and are a risk factor in atherosclerosis.

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