triglyceride

• Tipo de lípido formado por tres ácidos grasos unidos a una molécula de glicerol; es la principal forma de almacenamiento de energía en el organismo y constituye la mayor parte de la grasa corporal, tanto en animales como en plantas.

A type of glyceride that occurs naturally in animal and vegetable tissues, consisting of three fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; it serves as an important energy source and forms much of the fat stored by the body.

1. Fat moleculeB2formalmedical

   A type of fat (lipid) found in the blood, consisting of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone, used for energy storage.

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   • High levels of triglycerides in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
   • The doctor recommended a diet low in sugar to reduce his triglyceride levels.
   • Triglycerides are stored in fat cells and released for energy between meals.

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