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low-density lipoprotein

/ˌloʊ ˈdɛnsəti ˌlɪpəˈproʊtiːn/

Tradução: Tipo de lipoproteína que transporta colesterol pelo sangue; frequentemente chamada de "colesterol ruim", pois níveis elevados podem causar placas nas artérias e aumentar o risco de doenças cardiovasculares.

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/ˌloʊ ˈdɛnsəti ˌlɪpəˈproʊtiːn/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de lipoproteína que transporta colesterol pelo sangue; frequentemente chamada de "colesterol ruim", pois níveis elevados podem causar placas nas artérias e aumentar o risco de doenças cardiovasculares.

A type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol through the bloodstream; often referred to as 'bad cholesterol' because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.

  1. Type of cholesterolC1formal

    A type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to cells; high levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

    ptTipo de colesterol

    • High levels of low-density lipoprotein can lead to plaque buildup in arteries.
    • Doctors often recommend a healthy diet to lower low-density lipoprotein.
    • The patient's low-density lipoprotein level was significantly above the normal range.