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Definition of Chyle
1. Noun. A milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats.
Generic synonyms: Bodily Fluid, Body Fluid, Humor, Humour, Liquid Body Substance
Terms within: Lymph
Derivative terms: Chylaceous, Chylous
Terms within: Lymph
Derivative terms: Chylaceous, Chylous
Definition of Chyle
1. n. A milky fluid containing the fatty matter of the food in a state of emulsion, or fine mechanical division; formed from chyme by the action of the intestinal juices. It is absorbed by the lacteals, and conveyed into the blood by the thoracic duct.
Definition of Chyle
1. Noun. A digestive fluid containing fatty droplets, found in the small intestine. ¹
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Definition of Chyle
1. a digestive fluid [n -S] : CHYLOUS [adj]
Medical Definition of Chyle
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