Lacteals

System Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT 282414002

Lacteals

Definition

A lymphatic capillary that absorbs dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine.

Also known as lymphatic capillary of small intestine, small intestine lymphatic capillary — per UBERON

The Lacteals is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.

Also identified as