lipoprotein(a)
[ lip-uh-proh-teen-a, ‐tee-in-ey, lahy-puh‐ ]
/ ˌlɪp əˌproʊ tinˈæ, ‐ti ɪnˈeɪ, ˌlaɪ pə‐ /
noun
a plasma lipoprotein containing protein and cholesterol, high levels of which are associated with atherosclerosis.
Nearby words
lipoplast, lipopolysaccaride, lipopolysaccharide, lipoprotein, lipoprotein lipase, lipoprotein(a), liposarcoma, liposculpture, liposis, liposoluble, liposome
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