Chylopoiesis

/ˌkaɪloʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ noun

Definition

The physiological process of forming and producing chyle from dietary fats in the digestive system.

Etymology

From Greek 'chylos' (chyle) + 'poiesis' (making, production). The term systematically describes the creation of chyle through digestion and absorption.

Kelly Says

Chylopoiesis is an elegant example of how Greek roots let scientists name processes that happen inside your body in ways that reveal their purpose—'making chyle' literally tells you what's happening.

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