Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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high-density lipoprotein | Yes | No | No | No |
lipoprotein | Yes | No | No | No |
high-density lipoprotein (noun) | lipoprotein (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 | a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood |