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lipoprotein(a)

American  
[lip-uh-proh-teen-ey, ‑tee-in-ey, lahy-puh‑] / ˈlɪp əˌproʊ tinˈeɪ, ‑ti ɪnˈeɪ, ˈlaɪ pə‑ /

noun

  1. a plasma lipoprotein containing protein and cholesterol, high levels of which are associated with atherosclerosis.

Etymology

Origin of lipoprotein(a)

First recorded in 1995–2000; lipoprotein ( def. ) + (a), signifying a classification of proteins in serum protein electrophoresis

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