chylomicron

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From chylo- (juice) +‎ micron (small).

Noun[edit]

chylomicron (plural chylomicrons)

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