Low-Density Lipoprotein

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /loʊ ˈdɛnsəti ˌlaɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn/

Definitions of low-density lipoprotein

noun a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to the cells of the body

Example Sentences

A1 Low-density lipoprotein is often referred to as 'bad cholesterol'.

A2 It is important to monitor your low-density lipoprotein levels for heart health.

B1 A diet high in saturated fats can increase low-density lipoprotein levels.

B2 Regular exercise can help lower low-density lipoprotein and improve overall health.

C1 Doctors may prescribe medication to lower high levels of low-density lipoprotein.

C2 Research has shown a correlation between low-density lipoprotein levels and cardiovascular disease.

Examples of low-density lipoprotein in a Sentence

formal Low-density lipoprotein is often referred to as 'bad' cholesterol due to its role in transporting cholesterol to the cells.

informal Hey, did you know that low-density lipoprotein is the 'bad' cholesterol?

slang Yo, low-density lipoprotein is like the 'icky' cholesterol that clogs up your arteries.

figurative Think of low-density lipoprotein as the 'villain' cholesterol that you want to keep at bay.

Grammatical Forms of low-density lipoprotein

past tense

lowered

plural

low-density lipoproteins

comparative

lower-density lipoprotein

superlative

lowest-density lipoprotein

present tense

low-density lipoprotein

future tense

will be low-density lipoprotein

perfect tense

has been low-density lipoprotein

continuous tense

is being low-density lipoprotein

singular

low-density lipoprotein

positive degree

low-density lipoprotein

infinitive

to be low-density lipoprotein

gerund

being low-density lipoprotein

participle

low-density lipoprotein

Origin and Evolution of low-density lipoprotein

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'low-density lipoprotein' was coined to describe a type of cholesterol-carrying protein in the blood.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in medical literature to differentiate between different types of cholesterol-carrying proteins, the term 'low-density lipoprotein' has become widely recognized in the field of cardiology and lipidology.