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1. lipoprotein
noun. ['ˌlɪpəˈproʊtiːn'] a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood.
Synonyms
- conjugated protein
- low-density lipoprotein
- HDL
- LDL
- alpha-lipoprotein
- compound protein
- high-density lipoprotein
- VLDL
- very low density lipoprotein
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Rhymes with Lipoprotein
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How do you pronounce lipoprotein?
Pronounce lipoprotein as ˌlɪpəˈproʊtin.
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Sentences with lipoprotein
1. Noun, singular or mass
Very-low-density lipoprotein is considered neither bad nor good.
2. Adjective
The density of a lipoprotein depends on the relative amounts of lipid and protein in the particles.
2. beta-lipoprotein
noun. 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.
Synonyms
- LDL
- LDL cholesterol
- lipoprotein
3. alpha-lipoprotein
noun. 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.
Synonyms
- HDL cholesterol
- lipoprotein
- high-density lipoprotein