Chyliform

/ˈkaɪlɪˌfɔrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the appearance, consistency, or characteristics of chyle; resembling chyle in form or nature.

Etymology

From Latin 'chylus' + '-form' (having the shape or form of). Used in medical descriptions to indicate when a fluid or substance looks like or behaves like chyle.

Kelly Says

Chyle itself is already weird—it's milky-white, fatty, and nothing like regular digestive juices—so calling something 'chyliform' tells doctors 'this is the strange stuff we're looking for!' when diagnosing problems.

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