The production of chyme; the physical state of food (semifluid) brought about by digestion in the stomach. ... Synonym: chymification. ... Origin: G. Chymos, juice, chyme, + poiesis, a making ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: kī′mō-poy-ē′sis Definitions: 1. The production of chyme; the physical state of food (semifluid) brought about by digestion in the stomach. Synonyms: chymification Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=17591