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alecithal

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a⋅lec⋅i⋅thal

  [ey-les-uh-thuhl]
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–adjective Embryology.
having little or no yolk in the cytoplasm of the egg or ovum.
Also, a⋅le⋅cith⋅ic  [ey-luh-sith-ik] .

Origin:
1875–80; a- 6 + Gk lékith(os) yolk + -al 1
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a·lec·i·thal   (ā-lěs'ə-thəl)   
adj.  Having little or no yolk: an alecithal egg.

[a-1 + lecith(in) + -al1.]
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Main Entry: alec·i·thal
Pronunciation: (')A-'les-&-th&l
Function: adjective
of an egg : ISOLECITHAL
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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alecithal a·lec·i·thal (ā-lěs'ə-thəl)
adj.
Relating to an egg that has little or no yolk.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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