Meaning Of The Word Chylomicron

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What's The Definition Of Chylomicron?

chylomicron in American English
a micron-sized particle that contains mostly triglycerides with some protein, found in the blood and lymph, esp. after fat is eaten
noun: a large plasma lipoprotein particle, occurring as a droplet consisting primarily of triglycerides and functioning in the transport of neutral lipids from the intestine to the tissues by way of the lymph

chylomicron in British English
noun: a minute droplet of fat, found in blood and chyle, that is the form in which dietary fat is carried in these fluids

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