: 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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Chickpeas, too, have been shown to help lower total and LDL cholesterol. Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025 Total cholesterol: This is the sum of LDL, HDL, and half of the triglycerides. Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025 Recent research suggests that linoleic acid, a common source of omega-6, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and improve cardiometabolic health.15 More studies are needed to understand the full health effects of omega-6s. Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 May 2025 While statins can reduce LDL cholesterol by 20% to 60%, the new study found that pecans reduced total cholesterol by 3.6% and LDL by 6%. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for LDL

Word History

Etymology

low-density lipoprotein

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of LDL was in 1962

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“LDL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LDL. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

: 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, vldl
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