chyliform ascites
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chy·lous as·ci·tes
, ascites chylosus [MIM*208300]presence in the peritoneal cavity of a milky fluid containing suspended triglycerides, ordinarily caused by an obstruction or injury of the thoracic duct or cisterna chyli.
chyliform ascites
See chylous ascites.