Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: ک

HDL cholesterol

HDL (کۆلیسترۆڵی باش)

A type of cholesterol known as "good cholesterol", because it helps carry extra cholesterol from the blood to the liver.

Definition

A type of cholesterol known as "good cholesterol", because it helps carry extra cholesterol from the blood to the liver. In general a higher level is better. Exercise and not smoking can raise it.

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