See Also: Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)(health)
very low density lipoprotein(medicine)
low density lipoprotein(medicine)
low density lipoprotein receptor(medicine)
low-density lipoprotein receptors(medicine)
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)(health)
intermediate density lipoprotein(medicine)
high density lipoprotein(medicine)
familial high density lipoprotein deficiency(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)

low density lipoprotein (medicine)


low density lipoprotein
<biochemistry> A lipoprotein substances (combination of a fat and a protein) which acts as a carrier for cholesterol and fats in the bloodstream.

High levels of low density lipoprotein are considered a positive risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease. Less than 130 mg/dl is desirable, 130 to 159 mg/dl is borderline high, over 160 is considered high.

Acronym: LDL