Beta-lipoprotein

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  beta-lipoprotein
       n : 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 [syn: {low-density lipoprotein}, {LDL}]