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Detailed Synonyms for HDL in English
HDL:
HDL [the ~] nom
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the HDL
– 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 1the alpha-lipoprotein; the high-density lipoprotein; the HDL– 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