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high-density lipoprotein

/ˌhaɪ ˈdɛnsəti ˌlɪpəˈproʊtiːn/

Tradução: Tipo de lipoproteína que transporta o colesterol dos tecidos do corpo para o fígado, onde é eliminado; é frequentemente chamada de "colesterol bom" por reduzir o risco de doenças cardíacas.

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/ˌhaɪ ˈdɛnsəti ˌlɪpəˈproʊtiːn/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de lipoproteína que transporta o colesterol dos tecidos do corpo para o fígado, onde é eliminado; é frequentemente chamada de "colesterol bom" por reduzir o risco de doenças cardíacas.

A type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver for removal, often referred to as 'good cholesterol' due to its role in reducing the risk of heart disease.

  1. Good cholesterolC1formal

    A type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from other parts of the body back to the liver, which removes it from the body. High levels are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.

    ptBom colesterol

    • Regular exercise can help increase your high-density lipoprotein levels.
    • Doctors recommend maintaining a healthy diet to boost HDL.
    • High-density lipoprotein is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol.