Lipoprotein
/ˌlai.poʊˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
- 2 a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood wordnet
Example
More examples"Low-density lipoprotein is bad for your health."
Etymology
From lipo- + protein.