high-density lipoprotein

noun

: hdl

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In men, testosterone is linked to higher levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, which increase the chances of having a heart attack. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024 Researchers found that ginger significantly reduced LDL and triglyceride numbers and increased beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024 This can also lower levels of heart-protective high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Results indicated that ginger supplementation may be associated with lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides and higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024 Studies suggest that bergamot may help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol). Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024 Cholesterol tests will tell you not just your total cholesterol, but also your low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein. Sarah Klein, TIME, 10 July 2024 This measures total cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol; high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol; and triglycerides, another type of fat that hardens the arteries and mainly comes from food. Knvul Sheikh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024 The new study, published Wednesday in Neurology, found that having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol, may increase the risk of dementia in older adults. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-density lipoprotein was in 1952

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“High-density lipoprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-density%20lipoprotein. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

high-density lipoprotein

noun
: hdl

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