high-density lipoprotein

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Noun high-density lipoprotein has 1 sense

high-density lipoprotein, HDL, alpha-lipoprotein - 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
--₁ is a kind of lipoprotein
--₁ has substances: HDL cholesterol

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