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Random Facts Today's Medical Fact Every two weeks the human stomach produces a new layer of mucous lining, otherwise the stomach would digest itself. Primary links Home Health A-Z HealthJolt Latest Health News Medical Dictionary Secondary links Search BMI Calculator Contact Us Privacy Log in Log in Subscribe Buttons	Medical Dictionary a \| b \| c \| d \| e \| f \| g \| h \| i \| j \| k \| l \| m \| n \| o \| p \| q \| r \| s \| t \| u \| v \| w \| x \| y \| z Click one of the letters above to be taken to a page of all terms beginning with that letter. Low-Density Lipoprotein Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is a type of cholesterol found in the blood. It is commonly referred to as the "bad" cholesterol because it transports cholesterol throughout the body which can damage the blood vessels. High LDL levels increase the risk of heart disease.

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