Lacteal Definition & Meaning
lacteal
- adjective
- relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk; "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs"
- noun
- any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
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- What does lacteal mean?
- relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk; "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs" any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
- What part of speech is lacteal?
- Lacteal is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does lacteal have?
- Lacteal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).