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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high-density lipoprotein

To capture overall risk, researchers created a composite cardiometabolic score based on multiple components of metabolic syndrome, including waist size, blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein or HDL "good" cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2025

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

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

The patients who took Niaspan had less plaque in their arteries and also had higher levels of high-density lipoprotein or HDL.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2009

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