centrolecithal

American

[sen-troh-les-uh-thuhl] / ˌsɛn troʊˈlɛs ə θəl /

adjective

Embryology.

having a centrally located yolk, as certain insect eggs or ova.

centrolecithal British

/ ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl /

adjective

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk

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Etymology

Origin of centrolecithal

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

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centrolecithal

Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.

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