For Hdl Cholesterol we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cholesterol, Female Health and Prostate Cancer.

Lipoproteins, which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins, are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood. The high-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the tissues of the body to the liver so it can be gotten rid of (in the bile). HDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "good" cholesterol. The higher the HDL cholesterol level, the lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
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High-density lipoprotein; one of the two types cholesterol. HDL is known as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the blood, preventing it from piling up in the arteries. The desired amount is 55 mg per deciliter and higher.
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High density lipoprotein cholesterol; a beneficial cholesterol composed of a high proportion of protein (with little triglyceride and cholesterol) and that is associated with decreased probability of developing atherosclerosis
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