isolecithal
|i-so-lec-i-thal|
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/ˌaɪsoʊˈlɛsɪθəl/
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/ˌaɪsəʊˈlɛsɪθəl/
even yolk distribution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isolecithal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'lekithos' meaning 'yolk'.
Historical Evolution
'isolecithal' was directly borrowed from Greek into English scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having equal yolk distribution,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having yolk that is evenly distributed throughout the egg.
The isolecithal eggs of some invertebrates develop differently from those of vertebrates.
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Last updated: 2025/07/23 08:25