centrolecithal

[ sen-troh-les-uh-thuhl ]

adjective

, Embryology.

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

centrolecithal

/ ˌsɛntrəʊˈlɛsɪθəl /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of centrolecithal¹

First recorded in 1875–80; centro- + lecithal

Example Sentences

Ova belonging to the former group are known as telolecithal ova, those to the latter as centrolecithal.

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The segmentation has not been studied, but no doubt belongs to the centrolecithal type (vide pp. 110‑120).

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The segmentation is centrolecithal and regular (fig. 237 A).

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Amongst the Amphipoda the segmentation is usually centrolecithal.

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Centrolecithal: applied to eggs in which the food yolk is central.

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