Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'high-density lipoprotein'
1. (noun)high-density lipoprotein, HDL, alpha-lipoprotein 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: high-density lipoprotein, alpha-lipoprotein