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lipoprotein vs high-density lipoprotein

high-density lipoprotein vs lipoprotein

lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lipoprotein Yes No No No
high-density lipoprotein Yes No No No
As nouns, high-density lipoprotein is a hyponym of lipoprotein; that is, high-density lipoprotein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lipoprotein:
  • lipoprotein: a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
  • high-density 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 atherosclerosis
lipoprotein (noun) high-density lipoprotein (noun)
a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood 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
Difference between lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein

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