triacylglycerol

triacylglycerol definition - medical

tri·ac·yl·glyc·er·ol (trī-ăsˌəl-glĭsˈə-rôlˌ, -rōlˌ)

noun
A naturally occurring ester of three fatty acids and glycerol that is the chief constituent of fats and oils. Also called triglyceride.

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