low-density lipoprotein

noun

Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

Similar
beta-lipoproteinLDL
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Meanings

nounlow-density lipoprotein (plural low-density lipoproteins)

plural low-density lipoproteins

  1. Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

    Synonyms: beta-lipoprotein

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

Similar
beta-lipoprotein

More synonyms by meaning

nouna 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

Similar
LDLbeta-lipoprotein
Broader
lipoprotein
Also see
beta-lipoprotein

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 低密度脂蛋白
  • 低密度脂蛋白 (dīmìdù zhīdànbái)type of lipoprotein
Finnish LDL-kolesteroli
  • LDL-kolesterolitype of lipoprotein
Polish lipoproteina o niskiej gęstości
  • lipoproteina o niskiej gęstościtype of lipoprotein
Cite this entry
APA

low-density lipoprotein. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/low-density%20lipoprotein

MLA

“low-density lipoprotein.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/low-density%20lipoprotein. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “low-density lipoprotein,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/low-density%20lipoprotein.

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