 high-density_lipoprotein |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,biochemistry) 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 | |
| Synonyms: | alpha-lipoprotein HDL | |
| Related terms: | lipoprotein hdl_cholesterol | |
