| NOUN | substance | HDL cholesterol | the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins |
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| Meaning | The cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the 'good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease. | |
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| Broader | cholesterol, cholesterin | An animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver |
| Substance of | high-density lipoprotein, HDL, alpha-lipoprotein | A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood |
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