Definition of VLDL

1. Noun. Large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides; VLDLs circulate through the blood giving up their triglycerides to fat and muscle tissue until the VLDL remnants are modified and converted into LDL.

Exact synonyms: Very Low Density Lipoprotein
Generic synonyms: Lipoprotein

Medical Definition of VLDL

1. A lipoprotein substances (combination of a fat and a protein) which acts as a carrier for cholesterol and fats (particularly triglycerides) in the bloodstream. Elevations in very low density lipoprotein in the bloodstream are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Acronym: VLDL This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of VLDL

VH and VL genes/domains
VI
VII
VIII
VIN
VIP
VIRTIS
VJ
VJ Day
VJs
VL
VLAN
VLA protein
VLBI
VLCC
VLDL (current term)
VLF
VLIW
VLJ
VLM
VLMs
VLOC
VLSI
VM
VMA
VMA test
VMC
VMD
VMI
VMS

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