(n)the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
(n)the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis, Syn.hypercholesteremia
(n)the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
[とくていほけんようしょくひん, tokuteihokenyoushokuhin](n) (See 特保) food for specified health uses (e.g. cholesterol reduction); designated health food[Add to Longdo]