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lac·te·al
lacteal
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- pronunciation:
- laek
ti
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
part of speech: |
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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