LDL CHOLESTEROL
\ˌɛldˌiːˈɛl kəlˈɛstəɹˌɒl], \ˌɛldˌiːˈɛl kəlˈɛstəɹˌɒl], \ˌɛ_l_d_ˌiː__ˈɛ_l k_ə_l_ˈɛ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɒ_l]\
Definitions of LDL CHOLESTEROL
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the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
By Princeton University
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the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to low density lipoproteins (LDL); LDL transport cholesterol to peripheral tissues and regulate de novo cholesterol synthesis at these sites. Atherosclerosis is caused by the deposit of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, because of high concentrations of LDL cholesterol in plasma.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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