high-density lipoprotein
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high-density lipoprotein Definition
(n)
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 Synonyms
alpha-lipoprotein
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
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