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单词 chylomicron
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Definition of chylomicron in English:

chylomicron

noun ˌkʌɪlə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪkrɒnˌkīlōˈmīkrän
Physiology
  • A droplet of fat present in the blood or lymph after absorption from the small intestine.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Dietary cholesterol is transported from the small intestine to the liver within chylomicrons.
    • A chylomicron contains lipid droplets surrounded by the more polar lipids and finally a layer of proteins.
    • They are transported in blood as chylomicrons.
    • ApoB - 48 is synthesized in the intestine and is essential for the formation and secretion of chylomicrons.

Origin

1920s: from chylo- (combining form of chyle) + micron.

 
 

Definition of chylomicron in US English:

chylomicron

nounˌkīlōˈmīkrän
Physiology
  • A droplet of fat present in the blood or lymph after absorption from the small intestine.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • ApoB - 48 is synthesized in the intestine and is essential for the formation and secretion of chylomicrons.
    • They are transported in blood as chylomicrons.
    • A chylomicron contains lipid droplets surrounded by the more polar lipids and finally a layer of proteins.
    • Dietary cholesterol is transported from the small intestine to the liver within chylomicrons.

Origin

1920s: from chylo- (combining form of chyle) + micron.

 
 
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