lecithal

[les-uh-thuh l]

adjective Embryology.

having a yolk, as certain eggs or ova.

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Also lec·i·thic

[les-uh-thik] /ˈlɛs ə θɪk/.

Origin of lecithal

1890–95; < Greek lékith(os) egg yolk + -al¹

Related formslec·i·thal·i·ty, noun

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lecithal in Medicine

lecithal

(lĕs′ə-thəl)

adj.

Relating to or having a yolk.

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