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ALPHA-LIPOPROTEIN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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:
alpha-lipoprotein; HDL; high-density lipoprotein
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("alpha-lipoprotein" is a kind of...):
lipoprotein (a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood)
Meronyms (substance of "alpha-lipoprotein"):
HDL cholesterol (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)
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