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chylomicron

chy·lo·mi·cron [ klə m kròn ] (plural chy·lo·mi·crons)


noun 
Definition:
 
fatty particle in digestive system: a microscopic particle, containing fats, cholesterol, phospholipids, and protein, formed in the small intestine and absorbed into the blood during digestion

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