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high-density lipoprotein
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
synonym
alpha-lipoprotein
HDL
hypernym
lipoprotein
mero substance
HDL cholesterol
high-density lipoprotein vs HDL
high-density lipoprotein vs alpha-lipoprotein
high-density lipoprotein vs lipoprotein
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