English noun: alpha-lipoprotein | |||
1. | alpha-lipoprotein (substance) a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis | ||
Synonyms | HDL, high-density lipoprotein | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lipoprotein | ||
Substance holonym | HDL cholesterol | ||