Term Name:	chylomicron remnant
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Definition:	A lipoprotein particle that is derived from a mature chylomicron particle by the removal of triglycerides from the chylomicron core by lipoprotein lipase and the subsequent loss of surface components. It characteristically contains apolipoprotein E (APOE) and is cleared from the blood by the liver.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0034360]    QuickGO    AmiGO