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HDL-cholesterol

Aliases: High density lipoprotein

Group: Lipid profile

Description:

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found throughout the body and in the blood. There are different types of cholesterol, and high-density cholesterol (HDL) is often known as "good cholesterol" because it is associated with better cardiovascular health.