English noun: lipoprotein | |||
1. | lipoprotein (substance) a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood | ||
Broader (hypernym) | compound protein, conjugated protein | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | alpha-lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein, HDL, high-density lipoprotein, LDL, low-density lipoprotein, very low density lipoprotein, VLDL | ||