low-density lipoprotein
noun
low-den·si·ty lipoprotein
Definition of low-density lipoprotein
: ldl
Examples of low-density lipoprotein in a Sentence
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The association also said coconut oil’s saturated fat raises low-density lipoproteins—also known as bad cholesterol—in people consuming it. — Lucy Craymer, WSJ, "Trouble in Paradise: Coconut Oil Prices Are Slipping and Sliding," 7 Jan. 2019 The new study found that high levels of high-density lipoprotein, commonly considered the good kind of cholesterol, are 50% inherited, whereas high levels of low-density lipoprotein, the more dangerous kind, are 25% inherited. — Jocelyn Kaiser, Science | AAAS, "Family trees hidden in medical records could predict your disease risk," 17 May 2018 Trump’s cholesterol of 223 is in the elevated range and his low-density lipoprotein of 143 is borderline high. — Washington Post, "The Health 202: Some Republicans blame Medicaid for opioid epidemic," 17 Jan. 2018 Trump's cholesterol of 223 is elevated and his low-density lipoprotein of 143 is borderline high. — The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, "Trump did 'exceedingly well' on a cognitive test, top White House doctor says," 16 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'low-density lipoprotein.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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