ldl cholesterol
Definition
- Noun:
- The cholesterol carried by low-density lipoproteins (LDL): This is a specific type of cholesterol transported in the bloodstream by particles called low-density lipoproteins.
- The 'bad' cholesterol: In common and medical terminology, LDL cholesterol is often labeled as "bad" because high levels in the blood are associated with an increased risk for various diseases.
Usage
- LDL cholesterol is a medical and health term used to discuss cardiovascular risk, diet, and blood test results.
- It is typically used as a non-count noun (e.g., "high LDL cholesterol").
- It is often contrasted with "HDL cholesterol" (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), which is considered "good" cholesterol.
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor said my ldl cholesterol level is too high.
- Eating saturated fats can raise your ldl cholesterol.
- A key goal of the treatment is to lower ldl cholesterol.
Advanced Usage
- "Elevated LDL cholesterol": A formal way to state that LDL cholesterol levels are higher than the recommended range.
- The patient was diagnosed with elevated LDL cholesterol.
- "LDL cholesterol particle number": A more specific measurement sometimes used in advanced lipid testing, referring to the number of LDL particles rather than just the total cholesterol content they carry.
Variants and Related Words
- LDL: A common abbreviation for Low-Density Lipoprotein, often used interchangeably with "LDL cholesterol" in casual conversation (e.g., "My LDL is 130").
- Hypercholesterolemia: The medical condition of having high cholesterol, which often involves high LDL cholesterol.
- Non-HDL cholesterol: A calculated value (total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol) that includes LDL cholesterol and other atherogenic lipoproteins.
Synonyms
- Bad cholesterol: The common layperson's synonym.
- Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: The full, formal term.
Related Phrases
- "To lower LDL cholesterol": A common phrase in health advice and medical instructions.
- Exercise and a healthy diet can help lower LDL cholesterol.
- "LDL cholesterol buildup": Refers to the accumulation of this cholesterol in artery walls.
- LDL cholesterol buildup in the arteries can lead to blockages.
Noun
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the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
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