Meaning High-density lipoprotein
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High-density lipoprotein


A unit made up of proteins and fats that carries cholesterol to the liver. The liver removes cholesterol from the body. HDL is commonly called "good" cholesterol. High levels of HDL choleste [..]
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High-density lipoprotein


So-called good cholesterol. This lipoprotein (a substance made of fat and protein) removes cholesterol from arteries.
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High-density lipoprotein


A highly dense subclass of the High-Density Lipoproteins, with Particle Sizes below 7 nm. They are also known as nascent HDL, composed of a few Apolipoprotein A-I molecules which are complexed with Ph [..]
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High-density lipoprotein


A unit made up of proteins and fats that carries cholesterol to the liver. The liver removes cholesterol from the body. HDL is commonly called "good" cholesterol. High levels of HDL choleste [..]
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High-density lipoprotein


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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High-density lipoprotein


A form of cholesterol that circulates in the blood. Commonly called “good” cholesterol. High HDL lowers the risk of heart disease. An HDL of 60 mg/dl or greater is considered high and is protective against heart disease. An HDL less than 40 mg/dl is considered low and increases the risk for developing heart disease.
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