Definition of "beta-lipoprotein" []

• 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 (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "Thomssen R, Bonk S, Propfe C, Heermann KH, Kochel HG, et al. (1992) Association of hepatitis C virus in human sera with beta-lipoprotein."