Anatomy

Chyle

An opaque, milky-white fluid consisting mainly of emulsified fats that passes through the lacteals of the small intestines into the lymphatic system.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An opaque, milky-white fluid consisting mainly of emulsified fats that passes through the lacteals of the small intestines into the lymphatic system.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Chyles

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

chyluria: index CHYLE (IM) + URINE (NIM)

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  1. A12.207w.270w.606w.350w
  2. A15.382w.520w.150w.350w

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NLM Classification

WI 402

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chyle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002913. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002913
  2. Chyle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chyle
  3. Chyle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q509244