CHYLE


Meaning of CHYLE in English

[ kʌɪl ]

■ noun Physiology a milky fluid which drains from the small intestine into the lymphatic system during digestion.

Derivatives

chylous adjective

Origin

ME: from late L. chylus , from Gk khūlos 'juice'.

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