apolipoprotein
/ˌæpəˌlɪpəˈproʊtin/
noun
- A protein that helps carry fats and cholesterol through the blood.
- The lab report showed an abnormal apolipoprotein A1 level.
- Doctors check apolipoprotein levels to assess heart disease risk.
- Apolipoprotein B is a key component of LDL cholesterol.