Lacteal

Part of speech: noun (n.)

One of the lymphatic vessels which convey chyle from the small intestine through the mesenteric glands to the thoracic duct; a chyliferous vessel.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Pertaining to, or resembling, milk; milky; as, the lacteal fluid.

2. Pertaining to, or containing, chyle; as, the lacteal vessels.