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chylaceous

chylaceous

9.9
Containing a white, milky liquid that carries fat after eating
  • adjective
  • /kaɪˈleɪʃəs/
  • Specialized
: quiloso
  • The surgeon noted the presence of chylaceous fluid in the abdominal cavity.

Examples

  • A chylaceous effusion may indicate damage to the lymphatic system.

  • Laboratory analysis confirmed that the sample was distinctly chylaceous in appearance.

  • The chylaceous fluid was observed under the microscope.

  • In digestion, chylaceous substances play a vital role.

  • The laboratory technician identified the sample as chylaceous due to its creamy color and texture.

  • After the surgery, the doctor explained that the chylaceous fluid indicated a potential issue with lymphatic drainage.

  • During the examination, a chylaceous material was found, suggesting an abnormality in nutrient absorption.

Synonyms

chylous
vschylaceous
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing the milky fluid from digestion

is the same meaning but stated without the added explanatory fluid detail

Surface Forms

chylaceous positive

Morphology

chylaceous = chyle (transparent) = chyle + aceous

The adjective is a standard formation from the noun 'chyle' plus '-aceous', meaning 'consisting of' or 'having the properties of'.

Etymology

Chylaceous comes from the Greek root chyl-, which means 'juice' or 'milky fluid', and it is the same root as the English word chyle, the milky liquid made during digestion. So, something chylaceous is like chyle — milky and full of fat.