a milky fluid composed of lymph and emulsified fat globules, formed in the small intestine during digestion
Derived forms
chylaceous (kaɪˈleɪʃəs) or chylous (ˈchylous)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from Late Latin chӯlus, from Greek khulos juice pressed from a plant; related to Greek khein to pour
chyle in American English
(kaɪl)
noun
a milky fluid composed of lymph and emulsified fats: it is formed from chyme in the small intestine, is absorbed by the lacteals, and is passed into the blood through the thoracic duct
Derived forms
chylaceous (chyˈlaceous) (kaɪˈleɪʃəs)
adjective or ˈchylous (ˈkaɪləs)
Word origin
LL chylus < Gr chylos, juice, humor, chyle < cheein, to pour: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF