beta-lipoprotein

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beta-lipoprotein

A scientist examines a model of a beta-lipoprotein molecule.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of lipoprotein: A specific class of molecule found in the blood plasma. Its primary function is to transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body. It is characterized by a composition containing a moderate amount of protein and a very large amount of cholesterol and other lipids. Elevated levels of this particle in the bloodstream are clinically significant and are considered a major risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • A high level of beta-lipoprotein is a key indicator for assessing cardiovascular risk.
    • The doctor explained that the patient's beta-lipoprotein concentration was too high.
    • Research focuses on how beta-lipoprotein contributes to plaque formation in arteries.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical Context: In clinical and biomedical literature, "beta-lipoprotein" is often discussed in relation to lipid profiles, cholesterol management, and preventive cardiology.
    • The study measured the impact of the diet on beta-lipoprotein levels.
Variants and Related Words
  • Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): This is the modern and more precise clinical term for "beta-lipoprotein." "LDL cholesterol" or "LDL" is almost exclusively used in current medical practice.
  • "Bad" Cholesterol: A common layperson's term for the cholesterol carried by beta-lipoprotein (LDL), due to its association with heart disease.
  • Lipoprotein: The general category of complex particles that transport lipids (fats) like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Beta-lipoprotein is a specific type.
Synonyms
  • LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein): The direct and primary synonym.
  • LDL cholesterol: Refers specifically to the cholesterol content within the beta-lipoprotein particle.
Related Phrases
  • High beta-lipoprotein: A condition describing elevated levels in the blood.
  • Beta-lipoprotein level: The measured concentration of this particle in a blood test.
beta-lipoprotein

A scientist examines a model of a beta-lipoprotein molecule.

Noun
  1. a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

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