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... > Cells > Cellular Structures > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Fluid > 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
Hemic and Immune Systems > Immune System > Lymphatic System > Lymph > Chyle

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Chyle  

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Definition

  • 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://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W241NVLN-M

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