chylaceous

/ˈkɪlɪækəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to chyle or the chyle-like fluid in the lymphatic system.

“The chylaceous secretion in the lymph nodes played a crucial role in immune response.”

2. noun

a chylaceous or chyle-like substance.

“Researchers studied the chylaceous content of the lymphatic vessels.”

Synonyms

  • chyle-like
  • lymphatic

Antonyms

  • lymph-free
  • sterile