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Vocabulary Entry
chyle
|noun
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N
noun
A milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats that is formed in the small intestine during digestion.
Example Sentences
"After a high-fat meal, chyle is produced in the digestive system."
"The presence of chyle in the lymphatic vessels indicates the absorption of fats."
"Doctors can analyze chyle to assess nutrient absorption in patients."