Definition of chyle
: lymph that is milky from emulsified fats, characteristically present in the lacteals, and most apparent during intestinal absorption of fats
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Origin and Etymology of chyle
Late Latin chylus, from Greek chylos juice, chyle; akin to Greek chein to pour — more at found
First Known Use: 1541
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chyle
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\ˈkī(ə)l\
Medical Definition of chyle
: lymph that is milky from emulsified fats, characteristically present in the lacteals, and most apparent during intestinal absorption of fats
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