anolecithal
|an-o-lec-i-thal|
C2
/ˌænəˈlɛsɪθəl/
without yolk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anolecithal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'lekithos' meaning 'yolk'.
Historical Evolution
'anolecithal' has remained relatively unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its specific biological context.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without yolk', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing an egg that has little or no yolk.
The anolecithal eggs of certain invertebrates develop differently from those with more yolk.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 05:59