| HDL cholesterol |
the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
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| HDL |
high-density 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
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| HDL-C |
A plasma lipid protein complex containing relatively more protein and less cholesterol and triglycerides.
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| HDL cholesterol |
A good type of cholesterol that helps the body get rid of bad types of cholesterol.
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| HDL-C |
A lipoprotein that takes cholesterol from the blood for breakdown by the liver. HDL contains more protein than fat.
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