LACTEAL

Lacteal

A lacteal is a lymphatic capillary that absorbs dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine.

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lacteal

Noun

  1. One of the lactiferous ducts or other components of milk-producing organs.

Adjective

  1. Relating to milk.
  2. Relating to milk production.
    lacteal ducts in the breasts
  3. Relating to, or containing, chyle.
    the lacteal vessels


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