NOM | substance | lipoproteïnes d'alta densitat | a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood |
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Sentit | 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. | |
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General | lipoproteïna | A conjugated protein having a lipid component |
Anglès | high-density lipoprotein, HDL, alpha-lipoprotein |
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