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centrolecithal

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

adjective

Embryology.

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

centrolecithal British  
/ ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl /

adjective

  1. zoology (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk

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Etymology

Origin of centrolecithal

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

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Segmentation is usually of the superficial or centrolecithal type.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

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