chylifaction

/ˌtʃaɪˌlɪfˈækʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of producing chyle, a digestive fluid containing emulsified fats, in the small intestine.

“The body undergoes a complex process of chylifaction, where it absorbs nutrients from the food we eat.”

Synonyms

  • emulsification
  • lipolysis

Antonyms

  • absorption
  • digestion