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high-density lipoprotein

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1. n. 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 Source: wordnet

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cholesterol high associated atherosclerosis blood composed coronary decreased disease heart levels lipoprotein little proportion protein relatively risk thought transports

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