: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a high proportion of protein with little triglyceride and cholesterol and that is correlated with reduced risk of atherosclerosis : good cholesterol compare ldl

Examples of HDL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other research has found that people with higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower levels of HDL cholesterol tend to have more amyloid plaque in their brain, which is linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024 The juice also increased blood antioxidant levels and levels of heart-protective HDL cholesterol.7 4. Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Oct. 2024 Ginger's ability to improve cholesterol markers HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and triglycerides might also indirectly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024 Studies suggest that bergamot may help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol). Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for HDL 

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Word History

Etymology

high-density lipoprotein

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of HDL was in 1954

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Cite this Entry

“HDL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HDL. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a high proportion of protein with little triglyceride and cholesterol and that is associated with decreased probability of developing atherosclerosis

called also alpha-lipoprotein, good cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein

compare ldl, vldl
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