Triglyceride

Word TRIGLYCERIDE
Character 12
Hyphenation tri glyc er ide
Pronunciations /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Triglyceride"

What do we mean by triglyceride?

A naturally occurring ester of three fatty acids and glycerol that is the chief constituent of fats and oils. noun

In chem., a substitution product formed by the replacement of three hydrogen atoms in glycerol by acid radicals. noun

A glyceride formed by the replacement of three hydrogen atoms in glycerin by acid radicals. noun

A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats. 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 noun

A lipid, an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids (the same or different); the major constituent of animal and vegetable fats.

A non-polar macromolecule formed by a condensation reaction between a molecule of glycerol and 3 fatty acids. The glycerol and fatty acids are held together by ester bonds that form between the hydroxyl group of the glycerol and carboxyl group of the fatty acid. Some properties include a low density and an ability to store a large amount energy due to the many carbon-hydrogen bonds that exist within the molecule. Urban Dictionary

When you are fat and this is what you get. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Triglyceride

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The word "triglyceride" in example sentences

MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil may be recommended to add extra calories to the diet and help your child grow. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Slide 26: Fatty Acids Animal fats and vegetable oils are both triesters of x glycerol, hence the name triglyceride • hydrolysis of a triglyceride in aqueous base followed by acidification gives glycerol and three fatty acids O RCOOH CH2 OH O CH2 OCR 1. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lowering cholesterol and a type of fat, or lipid, called triglyceride are thought to lead to decreased cardiac events, though TriLipix hasn't been shown to prevent heart disease or heart attacks, according to Abbott. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Fat is stored as a triglyceride, which is three fatty acids hooked on to a glycerol molecule. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Furthermore, the liver converts fructose far more readily to a fat called triglyceride, than it does with glucose. ❋ William Harryman (2007)

A fat molecule is a triglyceride, which is formed from one molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

When there is a lot of carbohydrate, fat turns into triglyceride, which is bad for your heart, and that's a bad thing. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Because of the way in which its composition is built up, the chemical substance having this form is known as a triglyceride, and all oils and fats are made up of a mixture of these triglycerides. ❋ Unknown (1995)

The link to cardiovascular disease is a tenuous one at best--the idea being that saturated fats raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels which in turn leads to cardiovascular disease. ❋ Kristin Wartman (2011)

A higher overall fat concentration increases cholesterol and triglyceride fats in your bloodstream. ❋ ND Stephen Barrie (2010)

Aerobic exercise significantly reduced visceral and liver fat and improved risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, such as insulin resistance, liver enzymes and triglyceride levels. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The shake contains caprylic triglyceride, a compound derived from coconut oil that is metabolized in the liver to produce ketone bodies, which serve as alternate brain fuel for Alzheimer's patients, the company says. ❋ Laura Johannes (2011)

This test includes total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol) and triglyceride level. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Triglycerides are [vital] for energy [storage] within the [cell]. ❋ Betapleatedsheet (2022)

After being obese I got High blood pressure. High [LDL] cholesterol, low [HDL] cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides. Type 2 diabetes. [Coronary] heart disease. ❋ Officeworks (2022)

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