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Definition good cholesterol in American English

good cholesterol noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌgʊd kəˈlestərɑl/
1

a type of cholesterol that carries harmful cholesterol away from your arteries and back to your liver, helping to prevent heart disease. The technical name is HDL.

Example

Your good cholesterol should be 40 mg/dL or higher.

Synonyms and related words
A ABO system anticoagulant
Definition good cholesterol in American English