alpha-lipoprotein
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek letter 'alpha' denoting the first in a series, 'lipos' meaning fat, and 'proteios' meaning primary, referring to its primary role in fat transport.
مثال
- Alpha-lipoprotein is often referred to as 'good cholesterol' because it helps remove cholesterol from the body.
- High levels of alpha-lipoprotein are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
- Alpha-lipoprotein transports lipids to the liver for metabolism.
ترکیبهای رایج
Alpha-lipoprotein level Alpha-lipoprotein concentration Alpha-lipoprotein function Alpha-lipoprotein increase
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- 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 “Substance Meronyms: HDL cholesterol”