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High-density lipoprotein   /haɪ-dˈɛnsəti lˌɪpəprˈoʊtin/   Listen
High-density lipoprotein

noun
1.
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.  Synonyms: alpha-lipoprotein, HDL.






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