What it means
One of the lipoproteins that move fat through the bloodstream. VLDL carries triglycerides from the liver to the body's tissues and is turned into LDL as it gives them up. A lipid panel often estimates it from the triglyceride level, and high levels add to the build-up of plaque in arteries.
At a glance
| Also written | very low-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoproteins, very-low-density lipoprotein |
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Related terms
atherosclerosis
A buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) inside the walls of the arteries.
HMG-CoA
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A: a substance the liver uses on its way to making cholesterol.