Pronunciation: ˌ v ē -( ˌ )el-( ˌ )d ē - ' el
Function: noun
Etymology: v ery l ow- d ensity l ipoprotein
Date: 1977
: a plasma lipoprotein that is produced primarily by the liver with lesser amounts contributed by the intestine, that contains relatively large amounts of triglycerides compared to protein, and that leaves a residue of cholesterol in the tissues during the process of conversion to LDL ― compare HDL