chylopoiesis

/kɪləʊpoʊˈiːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of forming or producing chyle, a digestive fluid produced in the intestines, especially in the small intestine.

“The medical text described the process of chylopoiesis and its role in the digestion of fats.”

Synonyms

  • chyle secretion
  • lipolysis