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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats.
2. 2
   a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

uldl

Etymology

From chylo- (“juice”) + micron (“small”).

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