Topic Overview

LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol

LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is the "bad" cholesterol. A high LDL level can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.

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Definition

LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is the "bad" cholesterol. A high LDL level can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.

Concept record

Canonical title: LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol
Alphabetical key: L
Category: Nutrition
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Low-density lipoprotein
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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