Cholesterol definitions beginning with V

Relating to the blood vessels of the body. The blood vessels of the body, as a group, are referred to as the vascular system.
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Very low density lipoproteins, or VLDL, are lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from the liver to organs and tissues in the body. They are heavier than low density lipoproteins, but are also associated with atherosclerosis and heart disease.
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