noun
- a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats that is absorbed from the small intestine during digestion
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- Chyle is transported through the lymphatic system to the bloodstream.
- The thoracic duct carries chyle from the intestines.
- After eating a fatty meal, chyle becomes more abundant in the lymphatic vessels.
- Medical students learn about chyle formation in digestive physiology.
- Chyle contains proteins, fats, and other nutrients absorbed from food.
- The milky appearance of chyle is due to its high fat content.