high-density lipoprotein

Noun
  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 (synset 114931500)
    is a type of: lipoprotein - a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
    substance holonym: hdl cholesterol - the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
    same as: alpha-lipoprotein, hdl

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