What does the medical term LDL mean?
There may be a few different meanings of abbreviation LDL. However, what is the meaning of the medical abbreviation LDL?
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What is the meaning of LDL medical abbreviation?
In medical field, the LDL medical term stands for Low Density Lipoprotein.
LDL: Low Density Lipoprotein
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