Found 2 items, similar to Low-density lipoprotein.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: low-density lipoprotein low-density lipoprotein n : a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis [syn: LDL, beta-lipoprotein]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Low-density lipoprotein LDL \LDL\ ([e^]l`d[=e]*[e^]l/") n. [acronym from Low-Density Lipoprotein.] (Med., Biochem.) Low-density lipoprotein, a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis; sometimes called informally bad cholesterol . Syn: low-density lipoprotein. [WordNet 1.5]