triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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And research hints that a drug class called fenofibrates, which has been used to treat abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, can reduce the risk that early diabetic retinopathy will become more severe.
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Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Fye pointed to an opportunity for Ionis to expand olezarsen, currently used to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome, or FCS, into the severe hypertriglyceridemia market, or sHTG.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Garlic may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, while fish oil's omega-3 fatty acids can reduce triglycerides (fats in your blood) and support blood vessel health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
May Help Reduce Cholesterol ACV might help improve total cholesterol and lower triglycerides (certain types of fat).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Fye pointed to an opportunity for Ionis to expand olezarsen, currently used to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome, or FCS, into the severe hypertriglyceridemia market, or sHTG.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Garlic may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, while fish oil's omega-3 fatty acids can reduce triglycerides (fats in your blood) and support blood vessel health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
May Help Reduce Cholesterol ACV might help improve total cholesterol and lower triglycerides (certain types of fat).
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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