good cholesterol
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is associated with reduced risk of developing atherosclerosis : hdl
Good cholesterol is the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) kind. It is protective of arteries and the heart.—Paul G. Donohue
… olive oil has been getting lavish press as a virtuous alternative to other oils and animal fats—it's loaded with monounsaturated fats, which promote the so-called good cholesterol.—Forbes
compare bad cholesterol
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