LDL: Definition from Answers.com

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: 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
Synonyms: low-density lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein

Meaning	Category
Low Density Lipoprotein	Medical->Physiology
Low- Density Lipoprotein (Cholesterol)	Medical->Laboratory
Lower Detection Limit	Academic & Science->Electronics
Lydall, Inc.	Business->NYSE Symbols

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