lacteal
/ˈlæktiəl/
noun
- A lymphatic vessel in the small intestine that absorbs digested fats.
- The lacteals give the intestinal lining a milky appearance after a fatty meal.
- Scientists studied how lacteals transport chylomicrons.
- Each villus in the small intestine contains a lacteal.
adjective
- Relating to or resembling milk; milky in color or consistency.
- The chef described the sauce as having a lacteal quality.
- The lacteal fluid from the plant had a white, creamy appearance.
- A lacteal discharge can sometimes occur in certain medical conditions.
- Relating to the lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fats.
- Damage to lacteal capillaries can affect nutrient absorption.
- The lacteal system transports lipids from the intestines to the bloodstream.
- Lacteal vessels play a key role in absorbing dietary fats.