noun
a type of lipid molecule made up of three fatty acid chains and one glycerol molecule
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High levels of triglycerides in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
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Eating too much junk food can raise your triglyceride levels.
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I need to cut back on the fatty foods to keep my triglycerides in check.
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His financial situation was like a triglyceride, fluctuating wildly and causing stress.