Lipoprotein

/ˌlai.poʊˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
  2. 2
    a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood wordnet

Example

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"Low-density lipoprotein is bad for your health."

Etymology

From lipo- + protein.

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