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low-density lipoprotein

low-density lipoprotein definition - medical

noun 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.

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