lacteal
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adjective \ˈlak-tē-əl\Definition of LACTEAL
1
: relating to, consisting of, producing, or resembling milk
2
a : conveying or containing a milky fluid b : of or relating to the lacteals
Origin of LACTEAL
Latin lacteus of milk, from lact-, lac
First Known Use: 1633
2lacteal
nounDefinition of LACTEAL
: any of the lymphatic vessels arising from the villi of the small intestine and conveying chyle to the thoracic duct
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