high-densitylipoprotein

high-densitylipoprotein
high-density lipoprotein n. Abbr. HDL
A complex of lipids and proteins in approximately equal amounts that functions as a transporter of cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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Universalium. 2010.

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  • low-densitylipoprotein — low density lipoprotein n. Abbr. LDL A complex of lipids and proteins, with greater amounts of lipid than protein, that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart… …   Universalium

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