Found 2 items, similar to hdl.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: HDL HDL n : 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 [syn: high-density lipoprotein, alpha-lipoprotein]
English → English (gcide) Definition: HDL HDL \HDL\ ([=a]ch`d[=e]*[e^]l"), n. High density lipoprotein, a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis; sometimes called good cholesterol. Contrasted with LDL. Syn: high-density lipoprotein. [WordNet 1.5]