centrolecithal

[ sen-troh-les-uh-thuhl ]

/ ˌsɛn troʊˈlɛs ə θəl /

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adjective Embryology.

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

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Origin of centrolecithal

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

Words nearby centrolecithal

centrist, centro-, centrobaric, centroclinal, centroid, centrolecithal, centrolinead, centromere, centrosome, centrosphere, centrosymmetric

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How to use centrolecithal in a sentence

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
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
The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
Amongst the Amphipoda the segmentation is usually centrolecithal.
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

British Dictionary definitions for centrolecithal

centrolecithal

/ (ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl) /

adjective

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk

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