Definition of lipoprotein Lipoprotein
/lɪˌpʌpɹowˈtin/ - [lipuprowteen] - lip•o•pro•tein
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What does lipoprotein mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: lipoproteins |
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| lipoprotein - a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood | ||
| compound protein, conjugated protein a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances | ||
| alpha-lipoprotein, hdl, high-density lipoprotein a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis | ||
| beta-lipoprotein, ldl, low-density lipoprotein a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis | ||
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Wiktionary 
- lipoprotein (Noun)
Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
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lipoprotein
A biochemical assembly that contains both proteins and lipids.
Part of speech
🔤- lipoprotein, noun, singular of lipoproteins.
