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chylomicron

/ˌkaɪ.ləʊˈmaɪ.krɒn/

Tradução: Partícula microscópica composta principalmente por triglicerídeos, formada no intestino durante a digestão e responsável pelo transporte de gorduras alimentares pela corrente sanguínea.

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/ˌkaɪ.ləʊˈmaɪ.krɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ptPartícula microscópica composta principalmente por triglicerídeos, formada no intestino durante a digestão e responsável pelo transporte de gorduras alimentares pela corrente sanguínea.

A microscopic particle composed primarily of triglycerides, formed in the intestines during digestion and responsible for transporting dietary fats through the bloodstream.

  1. Lipoprotein particleC2formalmedical

    A microscopic particle composed of triglycerides, cholesterol, and proteins, formed in the small intestine during fat digestion and transported via the lymphatic system into the bloodstream to deliver dietary lipids to tissues.

    ptQuilomícron

    • After a fatty meal, chylomicrons are released into the lymphatic system.
    • Chylomicrons carry dietary triglycerides to muscle and adipose tissue.
    • Elevated chylomicron levels can indicate a lipid metabolism disorder.
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