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
lipoproteína que transporta o colesterol no sangue; composta por unha alta proporción de proteínas e relativamente pouco colesterol; en niveis elevados pensase que está asociado coa diminución do risco de padecer enfermidades coronarias e aterosclerose