centrolecithal

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

adjective Embryology.

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

Origin of centrolecithal

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

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Historical Examples of centrolecithal

Centrolecithal: applied to eggs in which the food yolk is central.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7
Various
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

British Dictionary definitions for centrolecithal

centrolecithal

adjective

zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk

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