Engelsk substantiv: high-density lipoprotein | |||
1. | high-density lipoprotein (om masse eller substans) 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 | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | alpha-lipoprotein, HDL | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | lipoprotein | ||
Vedrørende disse spesifikke uttrykkene | HDL cholesterol | ||