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Triglycerides

Internet URL

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

American Heart Association

Description

Triglycerides (tri-GLIS'er-ídz) are the chemical form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body. They're also present in blood plasma and, in association with cholesterol, form the plasma lipids.

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Review Date

5/21/2007