: a conjugated protein that is a complex of protein and lipid compare HDL, LDL, VLDL
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe drug inserted the gene for lipoprotein lipase into muscle cells. Jim Daley, Scientific American, 24 Dec. 2019 Warren tests also showed a flag for high levels of high density lipoprotein, which is good for the heart.BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2019 For instance, prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) reduced lipogenesis and triglyceride concentrations, while the probiotic L. rhamnosus NCC4007 strain induced decreased plasma lipoprotein levels16. Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2018 Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2018 Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2018 Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2018 Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2018 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing lipoprotein
low-density lipoprotein
high-density lipoprotein
very low density lipoprotein
low-density lipoprotein
high-density lipoprotein
very low density lipoprotein
Medical Definition
lipoprotein
noun
li·po·pro·tein -ˈprō-ˌtēn -ˈprōt-ē-ən
: any of a large class of conjugated proteins composed of a complex of protein and lipid see hdl, ldl, vldl