noun a lacteal vessel, duct, or gland
adjective relating to or resembling milk; milky
In medicine, lacteal can be used to describe structures related to the lymphatic system or fat absorption.
In anatomy, lacteal refers to a lymphatic vessel in the small intestine that absorbs dietary fats.
In nutrition, lacteal is used to describe the absorption of fats in the digestive system.
In biology, lacteal can refer to any structure or vessel that resembles or functions like a lacteal in the small intestine.
In veterinary science, lacteal may be used in reference to the lymphatic system or fat absorption in animals.
In medical writing, the term 'lacteal' may be used to describe a lymphatic vessel in the small intestine that is responsible for absorbing dietary fats.
Nutritionists may use the term 'lacteal' when discussing the role of the lymphatic system in fat absorption and transport in the body.
Biologists may refer to lacteals as specialized lymphatic vessels found in the small intestine that are involved in the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.