lipoprotein

Noun

1.

lipoprotein - a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood

Pronunciation: (lip-o-PRO-teen)

Compounds of protein that carry fats and fat-like substances, such as cholesterol, in the blood.

alpha-lipoprotein, beta-lipoprotein, compound protein, conjugated protein, HDL, high-density lipoprotein, LDL, low-density lipoprotein, very low density lipoprotein, VLDL