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English noun: HDL | |||
| 1. | HDL (substance) 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, high-density lipoprotein | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lipoprotein | ||
| Substance holonym | HDL cholesterol | ||
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