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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A lipoprotein with a relatively high concentration of protein and low concentration of lipids that incorporates cholesterol and transports it to the liver. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
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