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high-density lipoprotein

(hī′den′sə tē)

HDL

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noun Abbr. HDL

A complex of lipids and proteins in approximately equal amounts that functions as a transporter of cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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