Chylomicron Definition
kīlō-mīkrŏn
chylomicron, chylomicrons
noun
A micron-sized particle that contains mostly triglycerides with some protein, found in the blood and lymph, esp. after fat is eaten.
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Other Word Forms of Chylomicron
Noun
Singular:
chylomicronPlural:
chylomicronsOrigin of Chylomicron
chyl(e) Greek mīkron small thing from neuter of mīkros small
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From chylo- (“juice”) + micron (“small”).
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