"chylomicron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chylomicrons [plural]
Etymology: From chylo- (“juice”) + micron (“small”). Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|chylo|micron|t1=juice|t2=small}} chylo- (“juice”) + micron (“small”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} chylomicron (plural chylomicrons)
  1. (biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats. Wikipedia link: chylomicron Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: chylomicronemia, prechylomicron

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