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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Some research has found evidence that eating dates may also help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025 One review found that honey helped lower fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels when consumed as part of a healthy diet. Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025 Those include blood glucose levels, blood pressure, waist circumference, cholesterol profile (the body's levels of triglycerides, a type of harmful fat found in the blood), and high-density lipoprotein (a beneficial cholesterol-carrying molecule). Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025 Blood samples were taken from each participant at baseline, and HDL-C, LDL-C, total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TG) levels were measured. Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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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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