English Explanatory Dictionary

lipoprotein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

Pronunciation

/ˌlai.poʊˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˌlai.pəʊˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lipoprotein.wav

Word forms

lipoprotein lipoproteins

Etymology

From lipo- + protein.

Derived words

abetalipoproteinemia apolipoprotein beta-lipoprotein glycolipoprotein glycophospholipoprotein high-density lipoprotein lipoproteinase lipoproteinemia lipoprotein lipase lipoproteinosis low-density lipoprotein nonlipoprotein prelipoprotein prolipoprotein
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