chylomicron
/ˌkaɪloʊˈmaɪkrɑn/
noun
- A tiny particle of fat and protein that transports dietary fats from the intestines to other parts of the body.
- The body breaks down chylomicrons to use the fats for energy or storage.
- After a fatty meal, chylomicrons carry the digested fats through the bloodstream.
- High levels of chylomicrons in the blood can indicate a lipid disorder.