chyle
Physiology term for the milky fluid formed in the small intestine during digestion.
Chyle is lymph fluid containing fats absorbed in the small intestine.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling for 'chyle'.
Full kanji form using the rare character 糜; less common in modern usage.
From 乳 (にゅう, 'milk') + 糜 (び, 'gruel'), referring to the milky appearance of chyle.