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VLDL

Biochemistry.
very-low-density lipoprotein: a plasma lipoprotein with a high lipid content, associated with atherosclerosis.
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very low-density lipoprotein  
n.   Abbr. VLDL
A lipoprotein containing a very large proportion of lipids to protein and carrying most cholesterol from the liver to the tissues.
VLDL  
abbr.  very low-density lipoprotein
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Main Entry: VLDL
Pronunciation: 'vE-'el-'dE-'el
Function: noun
: a plasma lipoprotein that is produced primarily by the liver with lesser amounts contributedby the intestine, that contains relatively large amounts of triglycerides compared to protein, and that leaves a residue of cholesterol in the tissues during the process of conversion to LDL calledalso very-low-density lipoprotein; —compare HDL, LDL
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VLDL 1
abbr.
very low density lipoprotein

VLDL 2 (vē'ěl-dē'ěl)
n.
A lipoprotein containing a very large proportion of lipids to protein and acting as the primary carrier of cholesterol from the liver to the tissues.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
VLDL
very low-density lipoprotein
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