VLDL

noun

ˌvē-(ˌ)el-(ˌ)dē-ˈel 

: a plasma lipoprotein that is produced primarily by the liver with lesser amounts contributed by the intestine, that contains relatively large amounts of triglycerides compared to protein, and that leaves a residue of cholesterol in the tissues during the process of conversion to LDL compare hdl

Examples of VLDL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Very low-density lipoprotein carries triglycerides from the liver throughout your body for storage. IDL: Intermediate-density lipoprotein results from muscle and fat cells removing fatty acids (components of triglycerides) from VLDL. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024

Sometimes the test includes very-low-density lipoprotein, or VLDL, which carries triglycerides to different parts of the body. —Knvul Sheikh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

very-low-density lipoprotein

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

VLDL

noun

ˈvē-ˈel-ˈdē-ˈel 

: a plasma lipoprotein that is produced primarily by the liver with lesser amounts contributed by the intestine, that contains relatively large amounts of triglycerides compared to protein, and that leaves a residue of cholesterol in the tissues during the process of conversion to LDL

called also very-low-density lipoprotein

compare hdl, ldl