One of the lymphatic vessels which convey chyle from the small intestine through the mesenteric glands to the thoracic duct; a chyliferous vessel
any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk; "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs
{i} any of a number of tiny lymphatic vessels that transport chyle from the intestinal tract to the thoracic duct (Anatomy)
any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk; "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs"
{s} of or pertaining to milk, resembling milk; of the tiny vessels that transport chyle from the intestinal tract to the thoracic duct (Anatomy)