CHYLURIA

Etymology

Noun

chyluria (usually uncountable, plural chylurias)

A medical condition involving the presence of chyle in the urine.

Source: Wiktionary


Chy*lu"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. from Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A morbid condition in which the urine contains chyle or fatty matter, giving it a milky appearance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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