low-density lipoprotein

noun

low-den·​si·​ty lipoprotein ˈlō-ˈden(t)-sə-tē- How to pronounce low-density lipoprotein (audio)
: ldl

Examples of low-density lipoprotein in a Sentence

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Faster Cognitive Decline The study found that older adults who experienced greater fluctuations in their cholesterol levels, particularly low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), showed a faster decline in cognitive abilities over time. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Regularly eating nuts could effectively reduce heart disease risk factors, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol. Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025 In men, testosterone is linked to higher levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, which increase the chances of having a heart attack. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024 According to one review, apple consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease by improving total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024 For size comparison, a red blood cell is about 250 times the size of a low-density lipoprotein molecule. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Studies show that regularly eating oats may reduce heart disease risk factors like low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, as well as support your digestive health.16 9. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Results indicated that ginger supplementation may be associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides and higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024 Studies have shown that consuming an average of 5-10 grams (g) of soluble fiber daily may reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels by 5%. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low-density lipoprotein was in 1951

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“Low-density lipoprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-density%20lipoprotein. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

low-density lipoprotein

noun
low-den·​si·​ty lipoprotein ˈlō-ˈden(t)-sət-ē- How to pronounce low-density lipoprotein (audio)
: ldl

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