high-density lipoprotein

American  

noun

1. a blood constituent involved in the transport of cholesterol and associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. HDL

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high-density lipoprotein British  

noun

1.  HDL.  a lipoprotein that is the form in which cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream from the tissues to the liver

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high-density lipoprotein Scientific  

1. A complex of lipids and proteins in approximately equal amounts that functions as a transporter of cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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Example Sentences

They also found that high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, often called "good" cholesterol, can help protect the liver by blocking these harmful substances.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Some studies have suggested that dark chocolate might be useful in adjusting ratios of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which can help protect the heart.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2024

First, there are two types of cholesterol: “good” high-density lipoprotein and “bad” low-density lipoprotein.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

So it is difficult to judge his cholesterol level of 169, his high-density lipoprotein level of 63 or his low-density lipoprotein level of 94.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2017

Anacetrapib is meant to work by raising good cholesterol, known as high-density lipoprotein or HDL, and those 30 patients still had HDL increases years after they stopped taking the drug.

From Forbes • Oct. 22, 2013