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Chyle

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A fluid consisting of a mixture of lymphatic fluid (lymph) and chylomicrons that has a milky appearance.

Chylomicrons are small fat globules composed of protein and lipid (fat) which are combined in the lining of the intestine.

Chylomicrons are found in the blood and in lymphatic fluid where they serve to transport fat from its port of entry in the intestine to the liver and to adipose (fat) tissue

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