Noun: triglyceride trI'gli-su,rId
- 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
"Triglycerides are measured in blood tests to assess heart disease risk"
Derived forms: triglycerides
Type of: acylglycerol, glyceride, lipid, lipide, lipoid
Part of: fat
Encyclopedia: Triglyceride, increased