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chyloid |
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chyloid [kī′loid] resembling the chyle that fills the lacteals of the small intestine during the digestion of fatty foods. chyloid resembling chyle. chyloid effusion effusions, usually pleural, with a milky appearance, containing cholesterols or protein-lecithin compounds but not chylomicron globules, may be mistaken as chylous by their gross appearance. Seen in cats with cardiomyopathy or cardiac disease. Called also pseudochylous effusion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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