Chylomicron

/ˌkaɪloʊˈmaɪkrɑn/ noun

Definition

A tiny particle in the blood composed of lipids (fats) and proteins that carries dietary fats from the intestines throughout the body.

Etymology

From Greek 'chylos' (chyle) + 'micron' (small). Coined in the 20th century as electron microscopy revealed these submicroscopic particles were actually chyle components.

Kelly Says

Chylomicrons are nature's delivery trucks—after you eat a burger, these microscopic fat-protein vehicles carry the fat molecules into your bloodstream and around your body. Without them, all dietary fat would get stuck!

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