noun
- a type of fat found in blood and body tissues, consisting of three fatty acid molecules attached to a glycerol molecule
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- High triglyceride levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to check my triglyceride levels.
- Eating too much sugar can raise your triglycerides.
- Fish oil supplements may help lower triglycerides.
- Normal triglyceride levels are below 150 milligrams per deciliter.
- The body stores excess calories as triglycerides in fat cells.