Associations to the word «Lacteal»

Wiktionary

LACTEAL, adjective. Relating to milk.
LACTEAL, adjective. (anatomy) Relating to milk production.
LACTEAL, adjective. Relating to, or containing, chyle.
LACTEAL, noun. One of the lactiferous ducts or other components of milk-producing organs.

Dictionary definition

LACTEAL, noun. Any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct.
LACTEAL, adjective. Relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk; "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs".

Wise words

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