| centrolecithal | Denoting an ovum in which the deutoplasm accumulates centrally. Origin: centro-+ G. Lekithos, yolk (05 Mar 2000) |
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| centrolecithal egg | An egg in which the yolk is concentrated near the centre of the egg cell, as is the case in many of the insects. (05 Mar 2000) |
| centrolecithal ovum | One in which the yolk is mostly located near the centre of the egg, as in arthropods. (05 Mar 2000) |