high-density lipoprotein

noun

: hdl

Examples of high-density lipoprotein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These healthy fats help to decrease low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol while increasing beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Research suggests that hibiscus tea may help lower LDL cholesterol while boosting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high-density lipoprotein

• acetylcysteine
• antisubmarine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• isoleucine
• mercaptopurine
• methylcholanthrene
• norepinephrine

Medical Definition

high-density lipoprotein

noun

: hdl