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Lacteal

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Definition

Lymphatics originating in the villi (finger-like projections) of the small intestine and the fluid found in them after digestion is call chyle. This fluid is milky in appearance from absorbed fats.

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Title: SEER Self Instructional Manuals for Tumor Registrars
Edition: Book 4
Year: 1995
Human Anatomy as Related to Tumor Formation

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