chyle

Definition / meaning of chyle

A milky-white fluid that forms in the small intestine during digestion. It is made of lymph fluid and fats. Special lymph vessels carry chyle from the intestines to the blood.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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