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vitellus

[vi-tel-uhs, vahy-] / vɪˈtɛl əs, vaɪ- /
NOUN
yolk


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Vitelligenous: producing the vitellus or yolk: said of certain cells in the ovaries, believed to have that function.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

As a consequence of this superficial concentration we get segmentation of the vitellus, with the production of a morula.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane

The vitellus and the membrane of the egg enlarge with the embryo and absorb by endosmosis the nutritive matter necessary for the latter, contained in the maternal blood.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste

Vit′ellary, Vitell′ine, pertaining to the vitellus, or forming such.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Si vero fuerit in aestate vitellus avi semper superponatur.

From Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century by Handerson, Henry Ebenezer