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Hemic and Immune Systems > Immune System > Lymphatic System > Lymph > Chyle
... > Fluids and Secretions > Body Fluids > Body Fluid Compartments > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Fluid > Lymph > Chyle
... > Tissues > Body Fluid Compartments > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Fluid > Lymph > Chyle
... > Cells > Cellular Structures > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Fluid > Lymph > Chyle

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Chyle  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

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

Scope note

  • 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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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002913

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