chyloperitoneum

noun

chy·​lo·​peri·​to·​ne·​um -ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˈē-əm How to pronounce chyloperitoneum (audio)
plural chyloperitoneums or chyloperitonea -ˈē-ə How to pronounce chyloperitoneum (audio)
: 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 9 Feb. 2023.

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