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high-density lipoprotein
a blood constituent involved in the transport of cholesterol and associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. Abbreviation: HDL . -
hyperlipoproteinemia
Pathology. any of various disorders of lipoprotein metabolism, usually characterized by abnormally high levels of cholesterol and certain lipoproteins in the blood. -
chylomicron
a minute droplet of fat, found in blood and chyle, that is the form in which dietary fat is carried in these fluids -
conjugated protein
a biochemical compound consisting of a sequence of amino acids making up a simple protein to which another nonprotein group (a prosthetic group), such as a carbohydrate or lipid group, is attached -
high-density
having a high concentration: entering a high-density market with a new product; high-density lipoprotein. -
low-density lipoprotein
a plasma protein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood: high levels are associated with atherosclerosis. Abbreviation: LDL.