"high-density lipoprotein" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: high-density lipoproteins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} high-density lipoprotein (plural high-density lipoproteins)
  1. Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol to the liver from other tissue; high levels may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease. Wikipedia link: high-density lipoprotein Synonyms: HDL Related terms: low-density lipoprotein Translations (type of lipoprotein): HDL-kolesteroli (Finnish)
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