triglyceride
tri·glyc·er·ide
noun \(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd\Definition of TRIGLYCERIDE
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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First Known Use: 1860
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