HDL Definition

āchdēĕl
noun
A lipoprotein that helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream and that is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Webster's New World
A lipoprotein with a relatively high concentration of protein and low concentration of lipids that incorporates cholesterol and transports it to the liver. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
abbreviation
(chemistry) Initialism of high-density lipoprotein.
Wiktionary
(electronics) Initialism of Hardware Description Language.
Wiktionary

Origin of HDL

  • h(igh-)d(ensity) l(ipoprotein)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • h(igh-)d(ensity) l(ipoprotein)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

HDL Sentence Examples

  • Acai's monosaturated fats, similar to that found in olives and other plant-based foods, raise HDL cholesterol while lowering LDL cholesterol.

  • However, studies have shown that dietary cholesterol also increases HDL cholesterol which may protect against coronary heart disease.

  • That is, your total cholesterol divided by your HDL cholesterol.

  • They also have moderate effects on increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentration and reducing serum triglycerides.

  • One caveat, tho, is that lipoprotein lipase and HDL production are probably subject to genetic control.

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