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Cholesterol, LDL
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Definition
: Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to low density lipoproteins (LDL), including CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and free cholesterol.
Other names
LDL Cholesterol; beta Lipoprotein Cholesterol; Cholesterol, beta-
Lipoprotein; beta-
Lipoprotein Cholesterol; Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol; LDL Cholesteryl Linoleate; Cholesteryl Linoleate, LDL