vitelline

adjective vi·tel·line \vī-ˈte-lən, -ˌlēn, -ˌlīn\

Definition of VITELLINE

: resembling the yolk of an egg especially in yellow color

: of, relating to, or producing yolk

Middle English, from Medieval Latin vitellinus, from Latin vitellus egg yolk

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

adjective vi·tel·line \-ˈtel-ən, -ˌēn, -ˌīn\

: of, relating to, or producing yolk

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