请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 hdl cholesterol
释义

HDL cholesterol


HDL cholesterol

H5100000 (āch′dē′ĕl′)n. 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. Also called high-density lipoprotein.
Thesaurus
Noun1.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 diseasealpha-lipoprotein, 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 atherosclerosischolesterin, cholesterol - an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
EncyclopediaSeecholesterol

HDL cholesterol


HDL Cholesterol

About one-third or one-fourth of all cholesterol is high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. High levels of HDL, nicknamed "good" cholesterol, decrease the risk of atherosclerosis.Mentioned in: Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease

Patient discussion about HDL cholesterol

Q. How can I increase my HDL cholesterol levels? My Doctor told me that my cholesterol levels are not good and that I should lower my LDL and higher my HDL. I understand how to lower the cholesterol, but how can I increase the HDL?A. a good way is to eat boiled fish, and instead of regular oil, add olive oil to your salad.

More discussions about HDL cholesterol

HDL cholesterol


Related to HDL cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, Triglycerides
  • noun

Words related to HDL cholesterol

noun the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins

Related Words

  • alpha-lipoprotein
  • HDL
  • high-density lipoprotein
  • cholesterin
  • cholesterol
随便看

 

英语词典包含2567994条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 12:25:54