low-density lipoprotein
low-density lipoprotein noun: any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Noun
low-density lipoprotein (plural low-density lipoproteins)
- Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
- Synonyms:
- beta-lipoprotein
Synonyms of low-density lipoprotein
Forms of low-density lipoprotein
| plural | low-density lipoproteins |
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Questions about low-density lipoprotein
- What does low-density lipoprotein mean?
- Low-density lipoprotein means any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
- What part of speech is low-density lipoprotein?
- Low-density lipoprotein is a noun.
- What is the plural of low-density lipoprotein?
- The plural of low-density lipoprotein is low-density lipoproteins.
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