hdl
/eɪtʃ diː ɛl/
noun
- Abbreviation for high-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream, often called 'good cholesterol'.
- Doctors recommend exercise to increase your HDL levels.
- Her blood test showed a healthy HDL count, which lowered her risk of heart disease.
- A diet rich in olive oil and fish can boost HDL cholesterol.
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