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Definition of Ectolecithal

1. a. Having the food yolk, at the commencement of segmentation, in a peripheral position, and the cleavage process confined to the center of the egg; as, ectolecithal ova.

Definition of Ectolecithal

1. Adjective. (biology) Having the food yolk, at the commencement of segmentation, in a peripheral position, and the cleavage process confined to the centre of the egg. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ectolecithal

1. Having the food yolk, at the commencement of segmentation, in a peripheral position, and the cleavage process confined to the center of the egg; as, ectolecithal ova. Origin: Ecto- + Gr. The yolk of an egg. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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