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Examples of low-density lipoprotein in a Sentence
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For size comparison, a red blood cell is about 250 times the size of a low-density lipoprotein molecule.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Studies show that regularly eating oats may reduce heart disease risk factors like low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, as well as support your digestive health.16
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Results indicated that ginger supplementation may be associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides and higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Studies have shown that consuming an average of 5-10 grams (g) of soluble fiber daily may reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels by 5%.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
The researchers used these to measure three biomarkers: low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, commonly known as bad cholesterol; high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, or CRP; and lipoprotein(a), or LP(a).
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
Studies suggest that bergamot may help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol).
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Studies have found that eating two-thirds of a cup of beans daily can lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol, that travels through your body.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 July 2024
Cholesterol tests will tell you not just your total cholesterol, but also your low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 10 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of low-density lipoprotein was
in 1951
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“Low-density lipoprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-density%20lipoprotein. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
low-density lipoprotein
noun
low-den·si·ty lipoprotein
ˈlō-ˈden(t)-sət-ē-
: ldl
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