ldl cholesterol

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ldl cholesterol

A doctor explains an LDL cholesterol chart to a patient.

Definition
  1. 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.
ldl cholesterol

A doctor explains an LDL cholesterol chart to a patient.

Noun
  1. 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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