HDL
High-density lipoprotein
Example
The doctor said I need to increase my HDL cholesterol or else I am putting myself at a serious risk of heart disease
Related Slang
| LDL | Low-density lipoprotein |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BS | Blood sugar |
| BG | Blood Glucose |
| UNADR | You need a doctor |
| meds | Medications |
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A health acronym that represent the high density of lipoproteins that pick up excess cholesterol in your blood and take it to the liver to be broken down.
HDL cholesterol is a sign of good cholesterol, whereas LDL cholesterol is considered bad cholesterol. When HDL cholesterol is raised, the risk of heart disease may be lowered. Low-density lipoproteins deliver cholesterol to different organs and tissues and when the count is increased, can lead to excess cholesterol and narrow blood vessels that block blood flow.