Cacochylia

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Defective formation or absorption of chyle. uncountable

    "Underlying cirrhosis frequently leads to protein-calorie malnutrition commonly caused by poor appetite, cacochylia, compromised nutrient uptake, and disorders in protein synthesis."

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"Underlying cirrhosis frequently leads to protein-calorie malnutrition commonly caused by poor appetite, cacochylia, compromised nutrient uptake, and disorders in protein synthesis."

Etymology

From caco- + chyle + -ia.

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