Pronunciation: /lækˈtiːəl/

Definitions of lacteal

noun a lacteal vessel, duct, or gland

Example Sentences

A1 Milk is a common lacteal product.

A2 The lacteal glands in mammals produce milk for their young.

B1 The doctor explained the function of the lacteal system in the body.

B2 The lacteal vessels transport nutrients from the small intestine.

C1 Researchers are studying the role of lacteal lymphatic vessels in lipid absorption.

C2 The complex network of lacteal capillaries plays a crucial role in the digestive process.

adjective relating to or resembling milk; milky

Example Sentences

A1 The baby drank from the lacteal bottle.

A2 The lacteal fluid provides essential nutrients for the newborn calf.

B1 The lacteal glands in mammals produce milk for their young.

B2 The lacteal ducts transport milk from the mammary glands to the nipples.

C1 The lacteal system in the body plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption.

C2 The lacteal vessels are part of the lymphatic system and help in the absorption of fats.

Examples of lacteal in a Sentence

formal The lacteal ducts in the breast transport milk from the alveoli to the nipple.

informal I learned in biology class that lacteal ducts are responsible for carrying milk in the breast.

slang I heard that drinking milk can help keep your lacteals healthy.

figurative The artist used a combination of white and cream colors to create a lacteal effect in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of lacteal

past tense

lactealed

plural

lacteals

comparative

more lacteal

superlative

most lacteal

present tense

lacteals

future tense

will lacteal

perfect tense

has lactealed

continuous tense

is lactealing

singular

lacteal

positive degree

lacteal

infinitive

to lacteal

gerund

lactealing

participle

lactealing

Origin and Evolution of lacteal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'lacteal' originated from the Latin word 'lacteus' meaning milky or of milk.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lacteal' has retained its original meaning related to milk, but has also been used in a more specialized scientific context to refer to the lacteal vessels in the small intestine responsible for absorbing dietary fats.