High-density Lipoprotein Definition

hīdensətē
noun
Webster's New World

A class of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol to the liver from other tissue; high levels may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.

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Synonyms:
  • alpha-lipoprotein
  • hdl

Other Word Forms of High-density Lipoprotein

Noun

Singular:
high-density lipoprotein
Plural:
high-density-lipoproteins

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