Apolipoprotein
noun
A type of protein that combines with lipids to form lipoproteins, which transport fat in the blood.
Apolipoproteins are essential for the metabolism of lipids in the body.

Usage tips
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cholesterol transport, lipid metabolism, heart disease
noun
A type of protein that combines with lipids to form lipoproteins, which transport fat in the blood.
Apolipoproteins are essential for the metabolism of lipids in the body.

Usage tips
Neutral
cholesterol transport, lipid metabolism, heart disease
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Medical Term
Apolipoproteins are specific to health and biology, and should be used primarily in scientific contexts.
In discussions regarding heart health, mention specific types such as ApoA and ApoB.
Nutrition Science
Understanding apolipoproteins is important for studying diets and cardiovascular health.
Mention the relationship between apolipoproteins and dietary fat.
Health Awareness
Knowledge of apolipoproteins can contribute to health education and awareness.
Use in health literature focusing on cholesterol and blood lipids.
Medical Term
Apolipoproteins are specific to health and biology, and should be used primarily in scientific contexts.
In discussions regarding heart health, mention specific types such as ApoA and ApoB.
Nutrition Science
Understanding apolipoproteins is important for studying diets and cardiovascular health.
Mention the relationship between apolipoproteins and dietary fat.
Health Awareness
Knowledge of apolipoproteins can contribute to health education and awareness.
Use in health literature focusing on cholesterol and blood lipids.
Medical Term
Apolipoproteins are specific to health and biology, and should be used primarily in scientific contexts.
In discussions regarding heart health, mention specific types such as ApoA and ApoB.
Nutrition Science
Understanding apolipoproteins is important for studying diets and cardiovascular health.
Mention the relationship between apolipoproteins and dietary fat.
Health Awareness
Knowledge of apolipoproteins can contribute to health education and awareness.
Use in health literature focusing on cholesterol and blood lipids.
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