chyloperitoneum
noun
chy·lo·peri·to·ne·um
-ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˈē-əm 
plural chyloperitoneums or chyloperitonea
-ˈē-ə
: the presence of chyle in the peritoneal cavity
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“Chyloperitoneum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chyloperitoneum. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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