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lacteal

UK
/ˈlækteəl/
US
/ˈlæktɪəl/

Translations

lactealnoun
lacteals
pl
UK
/ˈlæk.ti.əl/
US
/ˈlæk.ti.əl/
молочный сосуд
The lacteal is an important part of the lymphatic system.
Молочный сосуд является важной частью лимфатической системы.
Synonyms
lactiferous duct
milk vessel
milk duct
lactealadjective
more lacteal
Comp.
most lacteal
Super.
UK
/ˈlækteəl/
US
/ˈlæktɪəl/
The lacteal fluid is essential for the growth of young mammals.
Молочная жидкость необходима для роста молодых млекопитающих.
Synonyms
creamy
milk-colored
lactaceous
milklike
milk-white
milky

Definitions

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.
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