LDL: meaning, definitions and examples

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LDL

[ ˌɛlˌdiːˈɛl ]

Noun

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cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a type of cholesterol that can build up in the walls of your arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increasing the risk of heart disease.

Synonyms

bad cholesterol, unhealthy cholesterol.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
LDL	Used in medical or scientific contexts to refer to low-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol. The doctor explained that my LDL levels were too high. Research shows that high LDL can increase the risk of heart disease.
bad cholesterol	Commonly used in everyday language or casual conversations to describe LDL due to its association with negative health effects. You need to lower your bad cholesterol by eating healthier. Bad cholesterol is something to watch out for if you have a family history of heart disease.
unhealthy cholesterol	Used in general discussions about health, often when explaining the difference between types of cholesterol to someone without medical knowledge. Doctors say unhealthy cholesterol should be kept to a minimum. Foods high in unhealthy cholesterol can lead to serious heart problems.

Word

Description / Examples

LDL

Used in medical or scientific contexts to refer to low-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol.

The doctor explained that my LDL levels were too high.
Research shows that high LDL can increase the risk of heart disease.

bad cholesterol

Commonly used in everyday language or casual conversations to describe LDL due to its association with negative health effects.

You need to lower your bad cholesterol by eating healthier.
Bad cholesterol is something to watch out for if you have a family history of heart disease.

unhealthy cholesterol

Used in general discussions about health, often when explaining the difference between types of cholesterol to someone without medical knowledge.

Doctors say unhealthy cholesterol should be kept to a minimum.
Foods high in unhealthy cholesterol can lead to serious heart problems.

Examples of usage

Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Reducing your intake of saturated fats can help lower LDL levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "LDL" in other languages:

🇵🇹 LDL

🇮🇳 एलडीएल

🇩🇪 LDL

🇮🇩 LDL

🇺🇦 ЛПНЩ

🇵🇱 LDL

🇯🇵 LDL

🇫🇷 LDL

🇪🇸 LDL

🇹🇷 LDL

🇰🇷 LDL

🇸🇦 LDL

🇨🇿 LDL

🇸🇰 LDL

🇨🇳 LDL

🇸🇮 LDL

🇮🇸 LDL

🇰🇿 LDL

🇬🇪 LDL

🇦🇿 LDL

🇲🇽 LDL

Etymology

The term LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, which was first discovered in the 1970s. It was identified as a major carrier of cholesterol in the blood and became known as 'bad cholesterol' due to its role in contributing to the development of heart disease. Research has shown the importance of managing LDL levels through diet, exercise, and medication to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.