Definition of "low-density lipoprotein" []

• A complex of lipids and proteins, with greater amounts of lipid than protein, that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. (noun)

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• "They may reduce your risk of developing coronary artery disease by significantly bringing down your LDL low-density lipoprotein cholesterol."