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noun
Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol to the liver from other tissue; high levels may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Broader terms: lipoprotein
noun
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: HDL, alpha-lipoprotein
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lipoprotein
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