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lacteal

/ˈlækteəl/

/ˈlæktɪəl/

Translations

lactealnoun

lacteals

/ˈlæk.ti.əl/

vaisseau chylifèreTerme d’anatomie.

The lacteal plays a crucial role in the absorption of fats from the digestive tract.

Le vaisseau chylifère joue un rôle crucial dans l’absorption des graisses du tube digestif.

Synonyms

lactiferous duct

milk vessel

milk duct

lactealadjective

more lacteal

Comp.

most lacteal

Super.

/ˈlækteəl/

/ˈlæktɪəl/

laiteuxSens général : qui a l’aspect ou la couleur du lait.

The chef prepared a lacteal sauce that complemented the pasta perfectly.

Le chef a préparé une sauce laiteuse qui accompagnait parfaitement les pâtes.

Additional translations

lactéalTerme anatomique.

Synonyms

lactealnoun

A lymphatic vessel that absorbs dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine.

The lacteal plays a crucial role in the absorption of fats from the digestive tract.

lactealadjective

Relating to or resembling milk.

The chef prepared a lacteal sauce that complemented the pasta perfectly.

Relating to the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine that absorb digested fats (chyle).

After a fatty meal, the lacteal vessels of the small intestine appear distended.