alpha-lipoprotein
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alpha-lipoprotein n.
See high-density lipoprotein.
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| alpha-lipoprotein | |
noun | |
| 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 [syn: high-density lipoprotein] |
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