lecithal

[ les-uh-thuhl ]

adjectiveEmbryology.
  1. having a yolk, as certain eggs or ova.

Origin of lecithal

1
1890–95; <Greek lékith(os) egg yolk + -al1
  • Also lec·i·thic [les-uh-thik]. /ˈlɛs ə θɪk/.

Other words from lecithal

  • lec·i·thal·i·ty, noun

Words Nearby lecithal

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