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Hdl

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Noun

1. alpha-lipoprotein, hdl, high-density lipoprotein

a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

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Hdl

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abbreviation for
high-density lipoprotein

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Hdl

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noun
a lipoprotein that helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream and that is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease
see also LDL

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Hdl

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n.
A lipoprotein with a relatively high proportion of protein and low proportion of lipids that incorporates cholesterol and transports it to the liver. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Also called HDL cholesterol.

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