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High-density Lipoprotein
For High-density Lipoprotein we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Female Health and Medical.
High-density Lipoprotein (Female Health) 
(HDL) HDL is known as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the blood, preventing it from piling up in the arteries. The higher your blood level of HDL cholesterol, the better. The desired amount is 55 milligrams per deciliter and higher.
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High-density Lipoprotein (Medical)
A type of protein found in the blood that removes cholesterol from tissues, protecting against heart disease
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