chylomicron en · NOUN
Etymology
From chylo- (“juice”) + micron (“small”).
Meanings
- A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chylomicrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Deriveds
chylomicronemia · prechylomicron
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Synonyms
Translations (3)
es quilomicrón (microscopic globule of lipoprotein) · pl chylomikron (microscopic globule of lipoprotein) · pt quilomícron (microscopic globule of lipoprotein)