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LDL stands for?

  1. Light density lipoprotein

  2. Low density lipoprotein

  3. Lateral dimension length

  4. Landing delay limit

The correct answer is: Low density lipoprotein

LDL stands for Low density lipoprotein and is a type of cholesterol that can build up in and clog your arteries, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. A Light density lipoprotein is incorrect because LDL stands for low density, not light density. C: Lateral dimension length is incorrect because it has nothing to do with cholesterol or lipoproteins. D: Landing delay limit is incorrect because it is a term used in aviation and has no relation to health or medicine.