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Chylomicron Definition & Meaning

chylomicron
noun
  1. a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood

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What does chylomicron mean?
a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood
What part of speech is chylomicron?
Chylomicron is a noun.

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