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:

  1. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in the human body.
  2. Eating a diet high in saturated fats can raise levels of triglycerides in the blood.
  3. Triglycerides play an important role in the storage and transport of energy in the body.
  4. Medications such as statins can be used to lower high triglyceride levels.
  5. Some studies have suggested that high levels of triglycerides may be a risk factor for heart disease.
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