lacteal

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Synonyms: lactean, lactea

Antonyms: lactean, lactea

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Adjective

1. Relating to [[milk]].
2. {{lb|en|anatomy}} Relating to milk production.
3. Relating to, or containing, [[chyle]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|physiology|chiefly|in plural}} Each of the [[lymphatic]] vessels which convey [[chyle]] from the mesentery to the thoracic duct.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} One of the lactiferous ducts or other components of milk-producing organs.

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