Noun: high-density lipoprotein
- 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
"His high-density lipoprotein levels improved after he started exercising regularly";
- HDL, alpha-lipoprotein
Derived forms: high-density lipoproteins
Type of: lipoprotein
Encyclopedia: High-density lipoprotein