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chylous

chylous

9.9
Containing the milky fluid from digestion
  • adjective
  • /ˈkaɪləs/
  • Specialized
: quiloso
  • The fluid was identified as chylous based on its milky appearance and high triglyceride content.

Examples

  • The surgeon noted a chylous effusion during the operation.

  • A chylous fistula can sometimes occur after neck surgery.

  • The chylous fluid was analyzed in the laboratory.

  • Is this sample chylous or clear?

  • The fluid analyzed in the lab was identified as chylous due to its milky color and high fat content.

  • After surgery, the doctor explained that a chylous fistula might develop if fat leaks into the tissue.

  • To diagnose the patient's condition, the doctor examined the chylous fluid collected during the procedure.

Synonyms

chylaceous
vschylous
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing a white, milky liquid that carries fat after eating

is the same meaning but adds a short explanation of chyle

Surface Forms

chylous positive

Morphology

chylous = chyle (transparent) = chyle + ous

The adjective is a straightforward formation from the noun 'chyle' with the adjectival suffix '-ous', so its meaning is directly 'consisting of or resembling chyle'.

Etymology

The word chylous comes from the Greek root chyl- meaning 'juice' or 'milky fluid', and is the same root as chyle, the milky liquid made during digestion. So, chylous describes a fluid that looks milky and comes from the digestive system.