LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis : bad cholesterol compare hdl
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The mutation prevents their liver from pulling LDL cholesterol from the blood, which increases the risk of heart events for these patients.
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Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering drug that is often prescribed with statins to reduce LDL even more.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 7 May 2025
However, its effects on LDL and HDL cholesterol are less clear.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Greater than or equal to 60 mg/dL is best
HDL levels should always be higher, and LDL levels lower.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 2 May 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering drug that is often prescribed with statins to reduce LDL even more.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 7 May 2025
However, its effects on LDL and HDL cholesterol are less clear.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Greater than or equal to 60 mg/dL is best
HDL levels should always be higher, and LDL levels lower.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 2 May 2025
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“LDL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LDL. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis
called also bad cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein
compare hdl, vldlLove words? Need even more definitions?
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