chymous

/ˈkaɪməs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling chyme, the semi-fluid mass of partly digested food passed from the stomach to the small intestine.
    • The chymous mixture moved slowly through the digestive tract.
    • Doctors studied the chymous consistency of the patient's stomach contents.
    • After a meal, the stomach produces a chymous substance that is rich in enzymes.
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