Meaning Of The Word Lacteal

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What's The Definition Of Lacteal?

lacteal in American English
any of the lymphatic vessels that take up this fluid from the small intestine and carry it to the thoracic duct
of or like milk; milky
adjective: pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling milk; milky
noun: any of the minute lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct

lacteal in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or resembling milk
noun: any of the lymphatic vessels conveying chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct

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