HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN

WordNet Dictionary

	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

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	Synonyms:	alpha-lipoportein, HDL

	See Also:	HDL cholesterol, lipoprotein

Medical Dictionary

	Definition:	the "good" cholesterol that promotes breakdown and removal of cholesterol from the body. A component of blood that is involved in cholesterol transport and that is associated with a lowered risk of developing atherosclerosis; the so-called good cholesterol.