chyme
the semifluid mass into which food is converted by gastric secretion and which passes from the stomach into the small intestine.
Origin of chyme
1Other words from chyme
- chymous, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for chyme
/ (kaɪm) /
the thick fluid mass of partially digested food that leaves the stomach
Origin of chyme
1Derived forms of chyme
- chymous, adjective
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Scientific definitions for chyme
[ kīm ]
The thick semifluid mass of partly digested food that is passed from the stomach to the duodenum.
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