The Clue
"Bad" cholesterol, briefly (3 letter answer)
The Answer
LDL
Tags
Notes
The answer LDL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Nutritional inits.
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"Bad" cholesterol, for short
Cholesterol type, for short
Bad cholesterol, in brief
Carrier of "bad" cholesterol, briefly
Definition
LDL as a noun:
1. (low-density lipoprotein, LDL, beta-lipoprotein) = 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