Typical means what you would expectâa typical suburban town has lots of neat little houses and people. Atypical means outside of typeâan atypical suburban town might be populated by zombies in damp caves. Atypical is a synonym of unusual, but it carries a more objective feelâscientific studies might mention atypical results, suggesting that there is a clear definition of what is typical and what is not. Unusual is more of a casual observation that one might make in a non-scientific context. Thesaurus.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some triglycerides for good health. But high triglycerides might raise your risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL (good) cholesterol, and high triglycerides. Metabolic syndrome increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. A blood test that measures your cholesterol also measures your triglycerides. For a general idea about your triglycerides level, compare your test results to the following: 1  Normal is less than 150. 2  Borderline-high is 150 to 199.
What are the normal functions of triglycerides in the body? Triglycerides supply energy for the body. Triglycerides either meet immediate energy needs in muscles or stored as fat for future energy requirements. What are the harmful effects of elevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides in the body? Elevated serum levels of cholesterol are a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. Elevated triglyceride levels are a milder risk factor for coronary artery disease. Very high triglyceride levels are also a risk factor for acute pancreatitis.