Definition of HDL
Pronunciation:
āch`dē`ĕl´
n.
1.
High
density
lipoprotein
,
a
lipoprotein
that
transports
cholesterol
in
the
blood
;
high
levels
are
thought
to
be
associated
with
decreased
risk
of
coronary
heart
disease
and
atherosclerosis
;
sometimes
called
good
cholesterol
.
Contrasted
with
LDL
.
Related Words
alpha-lipoprotein
,
HDL
cholesterol
,
high-density
lipoprotein
,
lipoprotein
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