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Chylous (Adjective)

Meaning

Consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • A chylous fluid accumulated in the patient's chest cavity, indicating a potential problem with the lymphatic system.
  • The doctor examined the sample and noted that it was a chylous ascites, requiring immediate medical attention.
  • During surgery, the surgeons encountered chylous lymph nodes that suggested the presence of an underlying condition.
  • The patient's chylous effusion was treated with antibiotics to prevent any further complications.
  • In some cases, chylous pleural effusions can be a symptom of a serious underlying condition, such as lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

Synonyms

  • Chylaceous

Related Words

  • Chyle (noun)
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