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Definition of HDL

1. Noun. 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.

Definition of HDL

1. Initialism. (chemistry) (initialism of high-density lipoprotein) ¹

2. Initialism. (electronics) (initialism of hardware description language Hardware Description Language) ¹

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Medical Definition of HDL

1. These lipoproteins acts to carry cholesterol in the bloodstream. Raised high density lipoprotein levels have been correlated with a lower risk for heart disease. Less than 35 mg/dl is considered a positive risk factor for coronary artery disease, over 60 mg/dl is considered a negative risk factor (reduces your risk of heart disease). Recent studies show a low high density lipoprotein level is the strongest predictor of cardiovascular death in women. Acronym: HDL This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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