Definition

A thick, milky fluid that is formed in the digestive system, containing fats and lymph, and is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Example

After eating a fatty meal, chyle is produced in the intestines and transported to the bloodstream.

Conversation

Do you know what chyle is?

Yeah, isn’t it that milky fluid related to digestion?

Exactly! It forms when fats are absorbed in the intestines.

I read about it in a biology book; it’s fascinating!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chyle originates from the Greek word 'chylos' (χῦλος), meaning juice or fluid. It refers to the milky fluid consisting of fat droplets and lymph that is formed in the small intestine during digestion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chylos' meaning juice or fluid, which helps you remember that chyle is the fluid formed during digestion.

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