low-density lipoprotein

1. 1.

   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

   SynonymsLDLbeta-lipoprotein

   Broaderlipoprotein

Questions about low-density lipoprotein

What does low-density lipoprotein mean?

low-density lipoprotein means "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".

What is another word for low-density lipoprotein?

Close synonyms include LDL, beta-lipoprotein. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.