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beta-lipoprotein

beta-lipoprotein

7.9
A blood particle that carries cholesterol and is linked to higher heart disease risk
  • noun
  • /ˈbeɪtə ˌlaɪpəˈproʊtiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : beta-lipoproteína
  • High levels of beta-lipoprotein in the blood are linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis.

Examples

  • Doctors often measure beta-lipoprotein concentration when assessing cardiovascular health.

  • Diet and exercise can help lower beta-lipoprotein and reduce heart disease risk.

  • High levels of beta-lipoprotein can lead to heart disease.

  • What is beta-lipoprotein and why is it important?

  • High levels of beta-lipoprotein in the blood are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

  • Doctors often measure beta-lipoprotein concentration when assessing cardiovascular health.

  • Diet and exercise can help lower beta-lipoprotein and reduce heart disease risk.

Synonyms

LDL
vsbeta-lipoprotein
  • Specialized
11 3.7

Small particles in the blood that carry cholesterol and raise heart disease risk when high

emphasizes that it contains especially high cholesterol levels
LDL cholesterol
vsbeta-lipoprotein
  • Specialized
2 3.8

Cholesterol in small particles that can build up in blood vessels and harm the heart

is the particle that carries that cholesterol in blood
low-density lipoprotein
vsbeta-lipoprotein
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A small particle in the blood that carries cholesterol and increases heart disease risk when levels are high

is marked by especially high cholesterol content and risk of artery disease

Surface Forms

beta-lipoprotein singular
beta-lipoproteins plural

Morphology

beta-lipoprotein = lipoprotein (semi-transparent) = beta + lipo + protein

Formed by the modifier 'beta-' plus the technical term 'lipoprotein'; the subtype relation is clear but 'lipo-' is a specialized combining form that may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Beta-lipoprotein breaks into clear parts: beta is the 'second' letter, lipo- means 'fat', and protein is a body 'building block'. So a beta-lipoprotein is a 'second' type of tiny package made of fat and protein that carries cholesterol in the blood, which is why high levels are linked to heart disease.