alpha-lipoprotein
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1. 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 (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | lipoprotein, |
| definition | : | a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood (noun.substance) |
| substance holonym | : | hdl cholesterol, |
| definition | : | the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease (noun.substance) |
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