Triglyceride
(noun)
A type of fat molecule that consists of a glycerol molecule bonded to three fatty acid molecules.
Origin:
From tri- + glyceride, from glycerin + -ide.
Examples:
- Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in the human body.
- Eating a diet high in saturated fats can raise levels of triglycerides in the blood.
- Triglycerides play an important role in the storage and transport of energy in the body.
- Medications such as statins can be used to lower high triglyceride levels.
- Some studies have suggested that high levels of triglycerides may be a risk factor for heart disease.