Triglyceride
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The primary type of fat in the body and in the diet, formed from three fatty-acid molecules and one glycerol molecule. This fat can raise the risk for heart disease when elevated.
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DiseaseAn abnormal condition in the body causing harm.
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RiskThe chance that an activity or hazard will give rise to harm. Risk is generally given in terms of numerical odds (1 in 10) or percentages (10%).
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ApolipoproteinsProteins that combine with cholesterol and triglyceride to form lipoproteins.
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ChylomicronA fat globule that ferries triglyceride from the intestine to the liver and fat tissue.