Associations to the word «Chylomicron»

Wiktionary

CHYLOMICRON, noun. (biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats

Dictionary definition

CHYLOMICRON, noun. A microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood.

Wise words

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