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Lipoprotein

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. Any of a group of conjugated proteins in which at least one of the components is a lipid. Lipoproteins, classified according to their densities and chemical qualities, are the principal means by which lipids are transported in the blood.

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n. Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

n. a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood

Word Usage

"Over the past decade, scientists have observed that levels of an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase drop in muscles left idle for too long."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

conjugated protein compound protein

Hyponym

HDL beta-lipoprotein LDL low-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein

Form

low-density lipoprotein high-density lipoprotein

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

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