the gist of the prosecutor's argument / the heart and soul of the Republican Party / the nub of the story. Hypernyms (core is a kind of...): cognitive content; content; mental object (the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of core):
Your cholesterol levels are an important measure of heart health. For HDL cholesterol, or good cholesterol, higher levels are better. By Mayo Clinic Staff. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as the good cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.
LDL (bad) cholesterol A low LDL cholesterol level is considered good for your heart health. A diet high in saturated and trans fat is unhealthy because it tends to raise LDL cholesterol.