LDL

American  

Biochemistry.

1. low-density lipoprotein.

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LDL British  

abbreviation

1. low-density lipoprotein

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LDL Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of low-density lipoprotein

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LDL Cultural  

1. Abbreviation for l ow-d ensity l ipoprotein. A type of cholesterol that is linked to heart disease and atherosclerosis. (Compare HDL.)

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LDLs are often referred to as “bad” cholesterol.

Example Sentences

And anyone with extensive plaque, or a score of over 1,000, should try to get their LDL under 55 mg/dl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A person who scores between 100 and 299 should aim for an LDL of less than 70 mg/dl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This protein limits the number of LDL receptors on liver cells, making it harder for the body to clear cholesterol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

After 24 weeks, patients taking enlicitide saw their LDL cholesterol drop by about 60% compared with those on a placebo.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The data point to increasing benefits with lower and lower LDL levels, said Dr. Daniel J. Rader.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker