Chylopoetic

/ˌkaɪloʊpoʊˈɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or promoting the production of chyle in the body.

Etymology

From Greek 'chylos' (chyle) + 'poietikos' (making, producing), combining to describe the function of producing chyle.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-poetic' meaning 'making' appears in 'hematopoietic' (making blood) and 'oncopoietic' (making tumors)—it's how scientists describe the creative power of biological systems.

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