centrolecithal

[ sen-troh-les-uh-thuh l ]

/ ˌsɛn troʊˈlɛs ə θəl /

adjective Embryology.

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

Nearby words

centroacinar cell, centrobaric, centroclinal, centroid, centrokinesia, centrolecithal, centrolinead, centromedian nucleus, centromere, centromere banding stain, centronuclear myopathy

Origin of centrolecithal

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

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Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7|Various
The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
Centrolecithal: applied to eggs in which the food yolk is central.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
The segmentation has not been studied, but no doubt belongs to the centrolecithal type (vide pp. 110‑120).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

Ova belonging to the former group are known as telolecithal ova, those to the latter as centrolecithal.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

British Dictionary definitions for centrolecithal

centrolecithal

/ (ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl) /

adjective

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk

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