HDL

American  

1. high-density lipoprotein.

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HDL British  

abbreviation

1. high-density lipoprotein

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HDL Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of high-density lipoprotein

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HDL Cultural  

1. An abbreviation for h igh-d ensity l ipoprotein, molecules that remove cholesterol from the bloodstream and carry it to the liver.

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HDLs are often called “good” cholesterol.

Example Sentences

The study also showed that higher insulin resistance and lower HDL were associated with high amyloid in the brain.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

The co-primary endpoint was LDL and HDL cholesterol at four months.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

They lowered total cholesterol and increased HDL cholesterol significantly.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024

But it did find that the use of nonsugar sweeteners was associated with a higher ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, short for high-density lipoprotein, which is considered the "good cholesterol."

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2023

Very high HDL cholesterol levels almost double your risk of heart problems.

From Scientific American • Apr. 26, 2023