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