Meaning of HDL

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	Definition:		[n]  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-lipoportein, high-density lipoprotein
	See Also:		HDL cholesterol, lipoprotein
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Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		high density lipoprotein. the "good" cholesterol that promotes breakdown and removal of cholesterol from the body.