HDL

noun

ˌāch-(ˌ)dē-ˈel 

: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a high proportion of protein with little triglyceride and cholesterol and that is correlated with reduced risk of atherosclerosis : good cholesterol compare ldl

Examples of HDL in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Quitting smoking can help increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024

Study findings also suggest that extract derived from black garlic could boost levels of heart-protective HDL cholesterol and reduce blood pressure. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 2 July 2024

This connection between weight, inflammation, and brain health has also been studied in people with metabolic syndrome—a combination of large waist circumference, high cholesterol and blood sugar, hypertension, and low HDL cholesterol. —Lauryn Higgins, Health, 16 Apr. 2024

The researchers reported that fenugreek lowered LDL and raised HDL cholesterol. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

high-density lipoprotein

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

HDL

noun

ˈāch-ˈdē-ˈel 

: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a high proportion of protein with little triglyceride and cholesterol and that is associated with decreased probability of developing atherosclerosis

called also alpha-lipoprotein, good cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein

compare ldl, vldl