What does "ldl" mean?

Initialism of low-density lipoprotein.

Ldl

Common synonyms include: low-density lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein, ldl cholesterol level, ldl particle, ldl-c concentration.

noun

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Noun

1
Initialism of low-density lipoprotein. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
"High saturated fat intake has been tied to increased levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol, which raises the risk of heart disease."
2
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 wordnet
3
Initialism of limiting danger lines. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

"Chocolate acts to prevent LDL oxidisation."