Engelsk substantiv: low-density lipoprotein | |||
1. | low-density lipoprotein (om masse eller substans) a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | beta-lipoprotein, LDL | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | lipoprotein | ||
Vedrørende disse spesifikke uttrykkene | LDL cholesterol | ||