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microlecithal

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[mahy-kruh-les-i-thuhl] / ˌmaɪ krəˈlɛs ɪ θəl /

adjective

Embryology.

having a small amount of yolk, as certain eggs or ova.

Etymology

Origin of microlecithal

micro- + lecithal

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