Definitions for hdl

Overview of noun hdl

The noun hdl has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. high-density lipoprotein, HDL, alpha-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 atherosclerosis)