Definition of "triglyceride" [tri•glyc•er•ide]

• A naturally occurring ester of three fatty acids and glycerol that is the chief constituent of fats and oils. (noun)

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• "MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil may be recommended to add extra calories to the diet and help your child grow."
• "Slide 26: Fatty Acids Animal fats and vegetable oils are both triesters of x glycerol, hence the name triglyceride • hydrolysis of a triglyceride in aqueous base followed by acidification gives glycerol and three fatty acids O RCOOH CH2 OH O CH2 OCR 1."
• "Lowering cholesterol and a type of fat, or lipid, called triglyceride are thought to lead to decreased cardiac events, though TriLipix hasn't been shown to prevent heart disease or heart attacks, according to Abbott."