chyluria
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chyluria
[ki-lu´re-ah]the presence of chyle in the urine, giving it a milky appearance; this follows obstruction of lymph flow, which causes rupture of lymph vessels into the renal pelves, ureters, bladder, or urethra.
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chy·lu·ri·a
(kī-lyū'rē-ă),The passage of chyle in the urine; a form of albiduria.
[chyl- + G. ouron, urine]
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chyluria
(kī-lo͝or′ē-ə, -lyo͝or′-)n.
The presence of chyle in the urine.
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chyl·u·ri·a
(kī-lyūr'ē-ă)The passage of chyle in the urine; a form of albiduria.
[chyl- + G. ouron, urine]
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chyluria
Emulsified fat in the urine imparting a milky appearance. This may occur if the lymphatic channels in the abdomen, that normally conduct CHYLE are obstructed in FILARIASIS.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005