Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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alpha-lipoprotein | Yes | No | No | No |
HDL cholesterol | Yes | No | No | No |
alpha-lipoprotein (noun) | HDL cholesterol (noun) |
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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 | 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 |