Lean body mass Lean body weight. The weight of the body, less the weight of its fat. The fibrous, connective tissue that connects bone to bone, or bone to cartilage, to hold together and support joints. Lipid A number of body substances that are fat or fat-like. Lipoprotein Combination of a lipid and protein.
Cholesterol is transported in the blood plasma by lipoproteins.
See high-density lipoprotein, lowdensity lipoprotein. Low blood sugar See hypoglycemia. A lipoprotein carrying a high level of cholesterol, moderate levels of protein and low levels of triglycerides. Associated with the building of athersclerotic deposits in the arteries. Lumbar Pertaining to the lower back, defined by tire five lumbar Vertebrae, just above the sacrum.