LDL cholesterol definition - Cholesterol information produced by doctors for patients experiencing high cholesterol levels

LDL cholesterol: Lipoproteins which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood. The low-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body. LDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "bad" cholesterol.

Common Misspellings: ldl cholestrol, ldl cholesteral, ldl chlorestol, ldl cholestoral, ldl colesterol