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high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Lipoprotein is a particle in the blood. HDL is known as "good" cholesterol because it deposits cholesterol in the liver, where it is excreted by the body. High HDL is thought to protect against coronary artery disease.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Heart disease
- Company: WebMD
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