An abnormal collection or accumulation of chyle in a body cavity, creating a cyst-like swelling.
From Greek 'chylos' (chyle) + 'kele' (swelling or hernia). Medical terminology combining a fluid name with a suffix indicating abnormal accumulation, documented in surgical literature.
A chylocele is what happens when chyle gets where it shouldn't be—it's like an internal milk puddle that needs surgical draining, a rare condition that would have baffled ancient doctors!
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