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chylomicron

Pronunciation: /ˌkʌɪlə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪkrɒn/
Definition of chylomicron

noun

Physiology
  • a droplet of fat present in the blood or lymph after absorption from the small intestine.

Origin:

1920s: from chylo- (combining form of chyle) + micron

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