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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

HDL \HDL\ ([=a]ch`d[=e]*[e^]l"), n.
   High density lipoprotein, a lipoprotein that transports
   cholesterol in the blood; high levels are thought to be
   associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and
   atherosclerosis; sometimes called good cholesterol.
   Contrasted with LDL.

   Syn: high-density lipoprotein.
        [WordNet 1.5]