lac·te·al
ˈlak-tē-əl 
1
: relating to, consisting of, producing, or resembling milk
2
a
: conveying or containing a milky fluid
b
: of or relating to the lacteals
: any of the lymphatic vessels arising from the villi of the small intestine and conveying chyle to the thoracic duct
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lacteal
1 of 2 adjective
lac·te·al
ˈlak-tē-əl
1
: relating to, consisting of, producing, or resembling milk
lacteal fluid
2
a
: conveying or containing a milky fluid (as chyle)
a lacteal channel
b
: of or relating to the lacteals
impaired lacteal function
lacteal
2 of 2 noun
: any of the lymphatic vessels arising from the villi of the small intestine and conveying chyle to the thoracic duct
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