Definition of Lactescence

1. n. The state or quality of producing milk, or milklike juice; resemblance to milk; a milky color.

Definition of Lactescence

1. Noun. The state or quality of producing milk, or milky sap. ¹

2. Noun. Resemblance to milk; a milky colour. ¹

3. Noun. (botany) The latex of certain plants. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Lactescence

1. 1. The state or quality of producing milk, or milklike juice; resemblance to milk; a milky colour. "This lactescence does commonly ensue when . . . Fair water is suddenly poured upon the solution." (Boyle) 2. The latex of certain plants. See Latex. Origin: Cf. F. Lactescence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lactescence

lactation hormone
lactational
lactational mastitis
lactations
lactatriaosylceramide beta 1-3 galactosyltransferase
lacteal
lacteal cyst
lacteal fistula
lacteal vessel
lacteally
lacteals
lactean
lactenin
lacteous
lactescence (current term)
lactescences
lactescent
lactic
lactic acid
lactic acid bacillus
lactic acid bacteria
lactic acid dehydrogenase
lactic acid fermentation
lactic acid level
lactic acid oxidative decarboxylase
lactic acidemia
lactic acidosis
lactic dehydrogenase
lactide

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