noun
- a microscopic particle in the blood and lymph that transports fats from the intestines to other parts of the body
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- Chylomicrons carry dietary fats through the bloodstream after a meal.
- The patient’s blood sample showed elevated chylomicron levels.
- Chylomicrons are formed in the small intestine during fat digestion.
- High chylomicron concentrations can make blood plasma appear milky.
- The liver processes chylomicrons to distribute fats throughout the body.
- Researchers studied how chylomicrons transport lipids in the circulatory system.