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centrolecithal

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

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

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

centrolecithal
/ (ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl) /

adjective

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk
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