
Meaning of VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides; VLDLs circulate through the blood giving up their triglycerides to fat and muscle tissue until the VLDL remnants are modified and converted into LDL |
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| | Synonyms: | | VLDL |
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| | See Also: | | lipoprotein | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A fatty protein that carries cholesterol in the blood and is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis. |
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