LIPOPROTEIN

lipoprotein

(noun) a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lipoprotein (plural lipoproteins)

Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 November 2024

POPULATED

(adjective) furnished with inhabitants; “the area is well populated”; “forests populated with all kinds of wild life”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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