lipoprotein
Pronunciation
/ˌɫɪpəˈpɹoʊtin/

Definition & Meaning of "lipoprotein"in English

Lipoprotein
01

a biochemical assembly that transports fats in the bloodstream, composed of proteins and lipids

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
lipoproteins
Examples
High-density lipoprotein ( HDL ) is often referred to as " good cholesterol " because it helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.
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