triglyceride
pronunciation
How to pronounce triglyceride in British English:
UK [traɪ'glɪsəraɪd]
How to pronounce triglyceride in American English:
US [traɪ'glɪsəˌraɪd]
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- Noun:
- glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body
Word Origin
- triglyceride (n.)
- 1860, malformed from tri- + glyceride. So called for the three radicals which replace the three hydrogen atoms.
Example
- 1. Lower blood pressure , triglyceride levels and improve the functioning of artery linings .
- 2. Low-carb diets may improve hdl cholesterol and triglyceride values slightly more than do moderate-carb diets .
- 3. As a group , they all showed improvements in ldl ( bad ) cholesterol , triglyceride , and insulin levels .
- 4. The omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish are thought to help the heart beat more regularly , reduce triglyceride levels , and prevent blood clots from forming in the coronary arteries .
- 5. In addition , sushi that has seafood as an ingredient is often an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids , which lower the risk of blood clots and decrease triglyceride levels .