lipoprotein

English

Etymology

From lipo- +‎ protein.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌlai.poʊˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌlai.pəʊˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

lipoprotein (plural lipoproteins)

  2. Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
    Hyponyms: ULDL, VLDL, LDL, IDL, HDL

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