Low-density lipoprotein
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Term | Low-density lipoprotein |
Short definition | a type of lipoprotein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood, with high levels associated with narrowing of the arteries and heart disease |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Low-density lipoprotein (definition) a type of lipoprotein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood, with high levels associated with narrowing of the arteries and heart disease
==Low-density lipoprotein (overview)==