Medical Definition of Low density lipoprotein

1. 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

lowveld
lowvelds
low affinity platelet factor IV
Low Archipelago
low aspect ratio
low back pain
low beam
low blow
low blueberry
low brass
low comedy
low convex
Low Countries
low delirium
low density
low density lipoprotein (current term)
low density lipoprotein receptor
low explosive
low flow principle
low forceps delivery
low frequency
low frequency transduction
low gallberry holly
low gear
Low German
low grade astrocytoma
Low Latin
low level flight
low lip line
low malignant potential tumour

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