a lipoprotein that is the form in which cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream to the cells and tissues of the body. High levels of low-density lipoprotein in the blood are associated with atheroma
Abbreviation: LDL
LDL in American English
(ˌɛlˌdiˈəl)
noun
a lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood to the cell tissues and thatin excess is believed to increase the risk of coronary artery disease