Definition of homolecithal

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ho·mo·lec·i·thal

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ADJECTIVE:

Having a yolk that is evenly distributed throughout: a homolecithal egg.

ETYMOLOGY:
homo- + Greek lekithos, egg yolk + -al¹

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