Definition

A tiny particle in the blood and lymph that carries fat after it has been digested.

Example

Chylomicrons transport dietary fats from the intestines to other parts of the body.

Conversation

Have you heard about chylomicrons?

Yeah, I think they’re related to how our bodies digest fats.

Right! They help transport fats through our bloodstream after we eat.

Exactly, it's fascinating how our body manages all that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chylomicron is formed from "chylo-" (from Greek "chylos", meaning juice or fluid) and "micron" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small). The word refers to small particles of fat or lipid that are present in the lymphatic system, resembling tiny droplets of fluid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chylo-' meaning juice, and 'micron' meaning small — together they describe tiny droplets of fat in the body.

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