CHYLOMICRON

chylomicron

(noun) a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chylomicron (plural chylomicrons)

(biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats

Source: Wiktionary



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28 February 2025

PRESCRIPTIVE

(adjective) pertaining to giving directives or rules; “prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage”


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Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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