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chyle

Pronunciation: /kʌɪl/

Definition of chyle

noun

[mass noun] Physiology
  • a milky fluid containing fat droplets which drains from the lacteals of the small intestine into the lymphatic system during digestion.

Derivatives

chylous

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin chylus, from Greek khūlos 'juice' (see chyme)

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