HDL

n.

1.

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.

Noun

1.

HDL - 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 Synonyms: alpha-lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein

See high-density lipoprotein.

HDL - Hardware Description Language

Hardware Description Language (ASIC)alpha-lipoprotein, HDL cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, lipoprotein