Low-density lipoprotein
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| Low-density lipoprotein | |
|---|---|
| Term | Low-density lipoprotein |
| Short definition | a type of lipoprotein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood, with high levels associated with narrowing of the arteries and heart disease |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Low-density lipoprotein (definition) a type of lipoprotein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood, with high levels associated with narrowing of the arteries and heart disease
==Low-density lipoprotein (overview)==