chylomicron

(noun)

A microscopic globule of triglycerids and other lipids coated with proteins, found in blood and lymphatic vessels, that is associated with the digestion of fats.

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Examples of chylomicron in the following topics:

  • Digestion and Absorption

    • These large spheres are called chylomicrons.
    • Chylomicrons contain triglycerides, cholesterol, and other lipids; they have proteins on their surface.
    • Together, they enable the chylomicron to move in an aqueous environment without exposing the lipids to water.
    • Chylomicrons leave the absorptive cells via exocytosis, entering the lymphatic vessels.