chyloperitoneum

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• chyloperitoneum — SYN: chylous ascites. * * * chy·lo·peri·to·ne·um .per ət ən ē əm n, pl ne·ums or nea ē ə the presence of chyle in the peritoneal cavity * * * chy·lo·peri·to·ne·um (ki″lo per″ĭ to neґəm) chylous ascites …   Medical dictionary

• 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