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Noun: HDL
  1. 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
    - high-density lipoprotein, alpha-lipoprotein

Type of: lipoprotein

Encyclopedia: HDL

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HDL cholesterol
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