quilomicrón (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/kiloˈmikron/

How the Word is Used

"Quilomicrón" is a term used in the Spanish language within the field of medicine and specifically in relation to lipoproteins. It is more commonly used in written contexts than in oral speech due to its technical nature.

Example Sentences

1. Los quilomicrones transportan los lípidos desde el intestino a través de la sangre.

2. Chylomicrons transport lipids from the intestine through the blood.

3. La formación de quilomicrones es crucial para la absorción de grasas en el organismo.

4. The formation of chylomicrons is crucial for the absorption of fats in the body.

Idiomatic Expressions

In the specific context of medicine, "quilomicrón" is not typically part of idiomatic expressions. It is a technical term used to describe a type of lipoprotein and is not commonly used beyond that context.

Etymology

The term "quilomicrón" comes from the Greek words "chýlos" (juice) and "micrón" (small), which refer to the function and size of these lipoproteins.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: I. Micela; II. Lipoproteínas.
• Antonyms: I. Liposomas; II. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein).