'HDL' definitions:
Definition of 'HDL'
(from WordNet)
noun
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, HDL, alpha-lipoprotein]
Definition of 'HDL'
From: GCIDE
- 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]
Acronyms for 'hdl'
From: V.E.R.A.
- Hardware Description Language (ASIC)