Definition of High-density lipoprotein

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.

Exact synonyms: Alpha-lipoprotein, Hdl
Generic synonyms: Lipoprotein
Terms within: Hdl Cholesterol

Lexicographical Neighbors of High-density Lipoprotein

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higglings
high
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high-and-dry(p)
high-and-mighty
high-angle fire
high-angle gun
high-backed
high-bred
high-bush blueberry
high-calorie diet
high-ceilinged
high-class
high-definition television
high-density lipoprotein (current term)
high-egg-passage vaccine
high-energy
high-energy physics
high-energy shock waves
high-fat diet
high-fibre diet
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high-five
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high-frequency jet ventilation
high-frequency ventilation
high-grade
high-handed
high-handedly

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