triglyceride
noun
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Definition of triglyceride
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Generally speaking, unsaturated fats lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and are linked to an over-all lower cause of death. — Environmental Nutrition, sun-sentinel.com, "How to choose the best oil for you," 28 Aug. 2019 Oswaldâs voluntary wellness program evaluates members based on their blood pressure, waist circumference (measures fat surrounding major organs), HDL cholesterol, triglycerides (fat in the blood) and blood glucose. — Julie Washington, cleveland.com, "Local companies see benefits of wellness programs: Top Workplaces 2019," 16 June 2019 Statenâs antibody is designed to neutralize apoC3, a key molecule in the management of high lipid levels in the blood, to reduce triglyceride levels, according to the company. — Brian Gormley, WSJ, "Staten Biotechnology Strikes $488 Million Deal With Novo," 17 Dec. 2018 Proponents really gave coconut oil a lift after data in a 2008 study suggested that subjects who ate an oil containing medium chain triglycerides (MCT) lost more weight than a control group who ate olive oil. — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, "How coconut oil went from health food to âpoisonâ," 23 Aug. 2018 Here, researchers looked at participantsâ BMI category and fitness level (measured by a treadmill test) as well as metabolic health markers (such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels). — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "The Science on Weight and Health," 26 June 2018 Caloric restriction can increase the median life span of rats by 14 to 45 percent, reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, cholesterol, triglycerides, and the risk of tumors and cardiovascular disease, and improving the immune system. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "I Hacked My Body So You Don't Have To," 25 June 2018 This includes total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides or inflammatory markers. — Sheah Rarback, miamiherald, "Study shows egg yolks are actually good for you | Miami Herald," 11 May 2018 For example, inflammation can worsen the stiffening of arteries and promote plaque accumulation in some people with high cholesterol, high triglycerides and other risk factors for heart disease. — Markham Heid, Time, "You Asked: What Is Inflammation, And Why Should I Care About It?," 11 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'triglyceride.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
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Medical Definition of triglyceride
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
— called also neutral fat
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