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chylomicron vs speck

speck vs chylomicron

chylomicron and speck both are nouns.

chylomicron is not a verb while speck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chylomicron Yes No No No
speck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, speck is a hypernym of chylomicron; that is, speck is a word with a broader meaning than chylomicron:
  • chylomicron: a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood
  • speck: (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
Other hypernyms of chylomicron include atom, corpuscle, molecule, mote, particle.
chylomicron (noun) speck (noun)
a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood a very small spot
a slight but appreciable amount
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
chylomicron (verb) speck (verb)
produce specks in or on
Difference between chylomicron and speck

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