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Adjective: lacteal  lak-tee-ul
  1. Relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk
    "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs"
Noun: lacteal  lak-tee-ul
  1. Any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
    "The lacteals play a crucial role in fat absorption"

Derived forms: lacteals

Type of: lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel

Encyclopedia: Lacteal