high-density lipoprotein

English

Noun

high-density lipoprotein (plural high-density lipoproteins)

1. 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.

Synonyms

• HDL

Translations

type of lipoprotein

• Finnish: HDL-kolesteroli

See also

• low-density lipoprotein