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lac·te·al
 lacteal
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- pronunciation:
- laek
ti
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of, pertaining to, or resembling milk.
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the anatomical vessels that convey a milky fluid from the intestine to the thoracic duct.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one of numerous minute lymphatic vessels that convey a milky fluid from the intestine to the thoracic duct.
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| derivation: |
lacteally (adv.) |
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