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Triglyceride: meaning, definitions and examples

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triglyceride

 

[ trɪɡlɪsəraɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry

Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. They are formed from the combination of glycerol and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body and are used for energy. Excess calories, alcohol, or sugar in the body can be converted into triglycerides, and high levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease and other health issues.

Synonyms

energy storage, fat, lipid

Examples of usage

  • High triglyceride levels can lead to health problems.
  • Doctors often check triglyceride levels during a blood test.
  • Triglycerides are stored in fat cells for energy.
  • Foods high in sugar can increase triglyceride levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "triglyceride" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triglicerídeo

🇮🇳 ट्राइग्लिसराइड

🇩🇪 Triglycerid

🇮🇩 trigliserida

🇺🇦 тригліцерид

🇵🇱 trigliceryd

🇯🇵 トリグリセリド

🇫🇷 triglycéride

🇪🇸 triglicérido

🇹🇷 trigliserit

🇰🇷 중성지방

🇸🇦 ثلاثي الغليسريد

🇨🇿 triglycerid

🇸🇰 triglycerid

🇨🇳 三酸甘油酯

🇸🇮 triglicerid

🇮🇸 þríglýseríð

🇰🇿 тригліцерид

🇬🇪 ტრიგლიცერიდი

🇦🇿 trigliserid

🇲🇽 triglicérido

Etymology

The word 'triglyceride' derives from the combination of the prefix 'tri-' meaning three, and 'glyceride', which comes from 'glycerol'. Glycerol itself is a compound used in the synthesis of triglycerides and was first identified in the 19th century. The term has been used in scientific literature to describe fatty compounds since the 20th century. Triglycerides play a key role in metabolism, energy storage, and lipid transport in the body, and their importance has been recognized in both health and disease contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,968, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.