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Chylous Ascites
Definition 1
Accumulation of chyle (milky fluid) in the peritoneal cavity. It results from the disruption of the lymphatic vessels in the abdominal cavity. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
The presence of effused chyle in the peritoneal cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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