High-density Lipoprotein

Of lipoprotein.   May also be referred to as HDL and alpha-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.

This concept's ID is @1~75417

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    The cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level...