beta-lipoprotein n.
See low-density lipoprotein.
| beta-lipoprotein | |
noun | |
| a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis [syn: low-density lipoprotein] |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |