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单词 LDL cholesterol
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Definition of LDL cholesterol in English:

LDL cholesterol

noun
mass noun
  • Cholesterol present in the blood as low-density lipoprotein, a relatively high proportion of which is associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease.

    when LDL cholesterol levels are elevated, saturated fat intake should be limited
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Since having high LDL cholesterol has been linked with heart disease, it is a good idea to make sure your cholesterol levels are healthy.
    • His LDL cholesterol was elevated, and he was started on a statin drug even before transfer to our hospital.
    • Elevated LDL cholesterol is related to plaque buildup and heart disease, problems that many bodybuilders experience as they age.
    • The dieters showed no change in their total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol, while the nondieters had significantly decreased theirs by the end of the study.
    • Water-soluble fiber in oats is believed to help reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol circulating in blood.

Origin

1960s: short for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

 
 

Definition of LDL cholesterol in US English:

LDL cholesterol

noun
  • Cholesterol present in the blood as low-density lipoprotein, a relatively high proportion of which is associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease.

    when LDL cholesterol levels are elevated, saturated fat intake should be limited
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The dieters showed no change in their total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol, while the nondieters had significantly decreased theirs by the end of the study.
    • Elevated LDL cholesterol is related to plaque buildup and heart disease, problems that many bodybuilders experience as they age.
    • Water-soluble fiber in oats is believed to help reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol circulating in blood.
    • His LDL cholesterol was elevated, and he was started on a statin drug even before transfer to our hospital.
    • Since having high LDL cholesterol has been linked with heart disease, it is a good idea to make sure your cholesterol levels are healthy.

Origin

1960s: short for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

 
 
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