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.
chy·lo·mi·cron (kī'lō-mī'krŏn') n. One of the microscopic particles of emulsified fat found in the blood and lymph and formed during the digestion of fats.
[chyl(e) + Greek mīkron, small thing, from neuter of mīkros, small.]
Main Entry: chy·lo·mi·cron Pronunciation: "kI-lO-'mI-"krän Function: noun : a microscopic lipid particle common in the blood duringfat digestion and assimilation
chylomicron chy·lo·mi·cron (kī'lō-mī'krŏn') n. One of the microscopic particles of fat occurring in chyle and in the blood, especially after a meal high in fat.