Triglyceride

[Sarah]

A glyceride formed by the replacement of three hydrogen atomsin glycerin by acid radicals.

[Michiko]

a type of fat found in the blood that is formed from glycerol (= a thick, sweet, colourless liquid) and three fatty acid groups (= one of a particular group of acids containing carbon, which are an important part of our diet) :

[Mary Mallozziberg]

An ester formed from glycerol and three fatty acid groups. Triglycerides are the main constituents of natural fats and oils, and high concentrations in the blood indicate an elevated risk of stroke.