Medical Definition of Low density lipoprotein
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A lipoprotein substances (combination of a fat and a protein) which acts as a carrier for cholesterol and fats in the bloodstream.
High levels of low density lipoprotein are considered a positive risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease. Less than 130 mg/dl is desirable, 130 to 159 mg/dl is borderline high, over 160 is considered high.
Acronym: LDL
(10 Jan 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Low Density Lipoprotein
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