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