ETYM New Lat. chylus, Greek chylos juice, chyle, from chylein to pour: cf. French chyle; prob. akin to Eng. fuse to melt.
A milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats.
Milky fluid secreted into blood by small intestine.
Milky fat-containing fluid secreted into blood by lactic vessels in small intestine.