low-density lipoprotein LDL beta-lipoprotein
low-density_lipoprotein%1:27:00:: ldl%1:27:00:: beta-lipoprotein%1:27:00::
a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis