low-den·si·ty lipoprotein /ˈloˈdɛn(t)sətɪ-/ 名詞
低密度脂蛋白
low-density lipoprotein
n : 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 [syn: LDL, beta-lipoprotein]