| NOUN | substance | HDL, high-density lipoprotein, alpha-lipoprotein | a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood |
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| Meaning | 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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| Synonyms | high-density lipoprotein, alpha-lipoprotein | |
| Broader | lipoprotein | A conjugated protein having a lipid component |
| Substances | HDL cholesterol | The cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins |
| Catalan | lipoproteïnes d'alta densitat | |
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