chylomicrons
chylomicrons Plasma lipoproteins containing newly absorbed fat, assembled in the small intestinal mucosa and secreted into the lymphatic system, circulating in the lymph and bloodstream as a source of fat for tissues. The remnants are cleared by the liver. See also lipids, plasma.
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