triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd How to pronounce triglyceride (audio)
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

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Lipoproteins carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout your body. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Instead of focusing on total cholesterol, aim to reduce harmful fats in the blood such as triglycerides and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Both forms of decaf coffee improved blood pressure, waist circumference, blood sugar, and triglycerides over four weeks. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Glycerin is also a significant component of triglycerides (fat found naturally in your body). Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for triglyceride 

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First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triglyceride was in 1860

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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

triglyceride

noun
tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd How to pronounce triglyceride (audio)
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

called also neutral fat

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