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alpha-lipoproteinenUK ThesaurusNoun | 1. | alpha-lipoprotein - 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 atherosclerosisHDL, high-density lipoproteinlipoprotein - a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the bloodHDL cholesterol - 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 | MedicalSeelipoproteinalpha-lipoproteinenUK
Synonyms for alpha-lipoproteinnoun a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the bloodSynonyms- HDL
- high-density lipoprotein
Related Words- lipoprotein
- HDL cholesterol
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