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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| Noun | 1. | 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 |
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HDL CholesterolAbout 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 DiseasePatient discussion about HDL cholesterolQ. 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 cholesterolHDL cholesterol
Related to HDL cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, TriglyceridesWords related to HDL cholesterolnoun the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteinsRelated Words- alpha-lipoprotein
- HDL
- high-density lipoprotein
- cholesterin
- cholesterol
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