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lacteal /lac·te·al/ (lak´te-il) any of the intestinal lymphatics that transport chyle.
lacteal 1. pertaining to milk. 2. any of the intestinal lymphatics that transport chyle. |
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In this way the lacteal sinuses, which contain the initial milk, are pulled into the mouth so that the gum pads and the tip of the tongue can initiate the "milking" process. |
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