Definition of HDL

1. Noun. 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.

Exact synonyms: Alpha-lipoprotein, High-density Lipoprotein
Generic synonyms: Lipoprotein
Terms within: Hdl Cholesterol

Definition of HDL

1. Initialism. (chemistry) (initialism of high-density lipoprotein) ¹

2. Initialism. (electronics) (initialism of hardware description language Hardware Description Language) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of HDL

1. These lipoproteins acts to carry cholesterol in the bloodstream. Raised high density lipoprotein levels have been correlated with a lower risk for heart disease. Less than 35 mg/dl is considered a positive risk factor for coronary artery disease, over 60 mg/dl is considered a negative risk factor (reduces your risk of heart disease). Recent studies show a low high density lipoprotein level is the strongest predictor of cardiovascular death in women. Acronym: HDL This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of HDL

HCMC
HCO
HCS
HCV
HC toxin reductase
HCl scrubber
HCl scrubbers
HD
HD-DVD
HDCP
HDCV
HDD
HDDs
HDF
HDI
HDL (current term)
HDLC
HDM
HDMI
HDMS
HDPE
HDR
HDTV
HDV
HDVI
HD 188753
HD DVD
HE
HE-double-L
HE-double-hockey-sticks

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