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.
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hdl
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