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chy·lo·peri·to·ne·um (ki″lo-per″ĭ-to-neґəm) chylous ascites.Medical dictionary. 2011.
ascites — Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. SYN: abdominal dropsy, hydroperitoneum, hydroperitonia. [L. fr. G. askos, a bag, + ites] a. adiposus SYN: chylous a.. chyliform a. SYN: chylous a.. chylous a., a. chylosus presence in the … Medical dictionary
chylous ascites — the presence of chyle in the peritoneal cavity as a result of anomalies, injuries, or obstruction of the thoracic duct. Called also chyloperitoneum … Medical dictionary
