Meaning of LDL CHOLESTEROL

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
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	See Also:		beta-lipoprotein, cholesterin, cholesterol, LDL, low-density lipoprotein, oxidized LDL cholesterol
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol provides cholesterol for necessary body functions, but in excessive amounts it tends to accumulate in artery walls; known as "bad" cholesterol.