HDL CHOLESTEROL
\ˌe͡ɪt͡ʃdˌiːˈɛl kəlˈɛstəɹˌɒl], \ˌeɪtʃdˌiːˈɛl kəlˈɛstəɹˌɒl], \ˌeɪ_tʃ_d_ˌiː__ˈɛ_l k_ə_l_ˈɛ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɒ_l]\
Definitions of HDL CHOLESTEROL
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the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
By Princeton University
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the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to high density lipoproteins (HDL). High density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver thereby acting as a scavenger to prevent excess accumulation and deposition of cholesterol in blood vessels.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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