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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


SynonymsHDL, high-density lipoprotein


Broader (hypernym)lipoprotein


Substance holonymHDL cholesterol









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