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chylomicron
 

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Noun chylomicron has 1 sense
  1. chylomicron - a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood
    --1 is a kind of     atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, mote, speck

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Chylomicron

Noun (Biochemistry): A type of lipoprotein that transports dietary fats from the small intestine to the bloodstream.

Sample Sentence: The chylomicron carries digested fats, also known as triglycerides, to various tissues throughout the body.

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Noun (Medicine): A large lipoprotein particle that is responsible for carrying dietary fat molecules through the lymphatic system.

Sample Sentence: Elevated levels of chylomicrons in the blood can indicate a disorder in fat metabolism.

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Note: Chylomicrons are primarily used in scientific and medical contexts.

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