chylous

/ˈkaɪləs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing chyle, a milky fluid of digested fats from the small intestine.
    • A chylous effusion in the chest cavity can cause breathing difficulties.
    • The doctor identified a chylous discharge from the surgical wound.
    • The chylous fluid leaked from the lymphatic vessel after the injury.
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