High-Density Lipoprotein

Synonyms of high-density lipoprotein

• HDL
• good cholesterol
• high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Antonyms of high-density lipoprotein

• low-density lipoprotein
• LDL
• bad cholesterol

Collocations of high-density lipoprotein

high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Frequency: 80 %

Maintaining a healthy level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is important for heart health.

good cholesterol

Frequency: 70 %

High-density lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good cholesterol.'

HDL level

Frequency: 60 %

Regular exercise can help increase your HDL level.

HDL particle

Frequency: 50 %

High-density lipoprotein is a type of lipoprotein particle that helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Idiomatic Expressions for high-density lipoprotein

• Phrase: HDL-C
  Meaning: Short for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL-C is a measurement of the amount of good cholesterol in the blood.
  Usage: A high level of HDL-C is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.