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low-density lipoprotein
Noun
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
synonym
beta-lipoprotein
LDL
hypernym
lipoprotein
mero substance
LDL cholesterol
low-density lipoprotein vs LDL
low-density lipoprotein vs beta-lipoprotein
low-density lipoprotein vs lipoprotein
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