chylifactory

/tʃaɪlɪfækˈtɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical structure or facility that produces or processes chyle, a milky fluid containing emulsified fats.

“The medieval scholar proposed the existence of a chylifactory to explain the digestion process.”

Synonyms

  • digestive organ
  • milk factory

Antonyms

  • obstacle
  • obstruction