low-density lipoprotein

English

Noun

low-density lipoprotein (plural low-density lipoproteins)

1. Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

Synonyms

• beta-lipoprotein
• LDL

Translations

type of lipoprotein

• Finnish: LDL-kolesteroli
• (deprecated template usage) {{trans-mid}}

See also

• high-density lipoprotein