An opaque, milky-white fluid consisting mainly of emulsified fats that passes through the lacteals of the small intestines into the lymphatic system.

The presence of chyle in the thoracic cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Presence of milky lymph (CHYLE) in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, with or without infection.

The largest lymphatic vessel that passes through the chest and drains into the SUBCLAVIAN VEIN.

A transient dilatation of the lymphatic vessels.

Fluid accumulation within the PERICARDIUM. Serous effusions are associated with pericardial diseases. Hemopericardium is associated with trauma. Lipid-containing effusion (chylopericardium) results from leakage of THORACIC DUCT. Severe cases can lead to CARDIAC TAMPONADE.

A class of lipoproteins that carry dietary CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES from the SMALL INTESTINE to the tissues. Their density (0.93-1.006 g/ml) is the same as that of VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS.

The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.