lacteal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlaktɪəl/

adjective

  • of milk.
  • Anatomy (of a vessel) conveying chyle or other milky fluid.

plural noun

(lacteals) Anatomy
  • the lymphatic vessels of the small intestine which absorb digested fats.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin lacteus (from lac, lact- 'milk') + -al