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• High-density lipoprotein
  |Term=High-density lipoprotein
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• High density lipoprotein
  == High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) == '''High Density Lipoprotein''' ('''HDL''') /haɪ dɛnsɪti lɪpəˈproʊtiːn/ is one of th
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• HDL
  |Short definition=see High-density lipoprotein {{PAGENAME}} (definition) see High-density lipoprotein<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Intermediate-density lipoprotein
  ...transition stage between [[very low-density lipoprotein]] (VLDL) and [[low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL), hence the term "intermediate". ...these lipoproteins falls between that of low-density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins. The term "lipoprotein" is a combination of "lipid" and "prote
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• Very-low-density lipoprotein
  == Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) == ...ty lipoprotein|LDL]], [[intermediate-density lipoprotein|IDL]], and [[high-density lipoprotein|HDL]]) that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the wate
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• Density
  == Density (medicine) == '''Density''' (pronounced den-si-tee) is a term used in [[medicine]] to describe the d
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• High density lipoprotein
  == High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) == '''High Density Lipoprotein''' ('''HDL''') /haɪ dɛnsɪti lɪpəˈproʊtiːn/ is one of th
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• Very
  Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL). '''Very Low Density Lipoprotein''' ('''VLDL''') is a type of [[lipoprotein]] responsible for tr
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• Remnant cholesterol
  ...ty lipoprotein]] (LDL), [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL), and [[very low-density lipoprotein]] (VLDL). Remnant cholesterol is what remains in the bloodstrea High levels of remnant cholesterol in the blood can lead to [[atherosclerosis]],
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• Low density lipoprotein
  == Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) == '''Low Density Lipoprotein''' ('''LDL''') /loʊ ˈdɛnsɪti lɪpəˌproʊtiːn/ is a type
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• Metabolic syndrome
  ...lipoproteins (a type of protein that is a carrier). fats) in the blood and high blood pressure.  ...lipoproteins (a type of protein that is a carrier). fats) in the blood and high blood pressure. People with metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of di
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• LDL receptor
  The '''LDL receptor''' (low-density lipoprotein receptor) is a molecule located on the surface of cells that ai ...eceptor" is derived from the English language. "LDL" is an acronym for Low-Density Lipoprotein, a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood. T
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• Clinofibrate
  ...o-fye-brate) is a type of [[lipid-lowering agent]] that is used to control high levels of [[cholesterol]] and [[triglycerides]] in the blood. ...ity lipoprotein]] (LDL) cholesterol and increasing the breakdown of [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL) cholesterol in the liver.
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• Lipoprotein
  ...high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), and chylomicrons. * [[High-density lipoproteins]] (HDL): Often referred to as "good cholesterol," HDL carries
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• Total cholesterol
  ...cludes the amount of [[low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL cholesterol), [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL cholesterol), and [[triglycerides]]. ...an indicate a higher risk of heart disease, especially when accompanied by high levels of LDL and low levels of HDL.
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• Gemfibrozil
  ...eating [[hypertriglyceridemia]], a type of hyperlipidemia characterized by high levels of triglycerides. ...DL) cholesterol in the blood. It also helps to increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is beneficial for heart health.
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• Anacetrapib
  ...high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL, or "good cholesterol") and decrease [[low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL, or "bad cholesterol") in the bloodstream. It works by i * [[High-density lipoprotein]]
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• Polyethylene
  * [[High-density polyethylene]] (HDPE) * [[Low-density polyethylene]] (LDPE)
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• Lipid panel
  ...ow-density lipoprotein]] (LDL)''': Often referred to as "bad cholesterol", high levels of LDL can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. * '''[[High-density lipoprotein]] (HDL)''': Known as "good cholesterol", HDL helps remove LDL f
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• Ezetimibe/simvastatin
  ...sity lipoprotein, or LDL) and raise the levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL) in the blood. Ezetimibe/simvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol, along with a proper diet. It helps to reduce the amount of cho
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• Mipomersen
  ...lial hypercholesterolemia, a rare genetic disorder that leads to extremely high cholesterol levels. It works by blocking the production of [[apolipoprotein ...acterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), in the blood.
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• Very low-density lipoprotein
  |Term=Very low-density lipoprotein |Short definition=a class of blood proteins, a high level of which is associated with coronary heart disease
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