noun
- a complex molecule consisting of proteins and lipids that transports fats and cholesterol through the bloodstream
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- High-density lipoprotein is often called ‘good cholesterol’.
- Low-density lipoprotein can contribute to heart disease when levels are too high.
- The doctor ordered a lipoprotein panel to check my cholesterol levels.
- Lipoproteins help transport fat-soluble vitamins throughout the body.
- Exercise can help improve your lipoprotein profile.
- Very low-density lipoprotein carries triglycerides in the blood.