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Noun: chyle  kIl
  1. A milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats

Derived forms: chyles

See also: chylifactory, chyliferous, chylous

Type of: bodily fluid, body fluid, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], liquid body substance

Encyclopedia: Chyle

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