chylomicron

chy·lo·mi·cron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahy-luh-mahy-kron]
- /ˌkaɪ ləˈmaɪ krɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahy-luh-mahy-kron]
- /ˌkaɪ ləˈmaɪ krɒn/

Definitions of chylomicron word

noun chylomicron a minute droplet of fat, found in blood and chyle, that is the form in which dietary fat is carried in these fluids 3
noun chylomicron a micron-sized particle that contains mostly triglycerides with some protein, found in the blood and lymph, esp. after fat is eaten 3
noun chylomicron a large plasma lipoprotein particle, occurring as a droplet consisting primarily of triglycerides and functioning in the transport of neutral lipids from the intestine to the tissues by way of the lymph. 1
noun chylomicron A droplet of fat present in the blood or lymph after absorption from the small intestine. 1
noun chylomicron (biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats. 0

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Origin of chylomicron

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; chylo- + micron

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Parts of speech for Chylomicron

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chylomicron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chylomicron usage trend in Literature

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