Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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LDL | Yes | No | No | No |
LDL cholesterol | Yes | No | No | No |
LDL (noun) | LDL cholesterol (noun) |
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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 | the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions |