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vitellus

Pronunciation: /vɪˈtɛləs, vʌɪ-/
Definition of vitellus

noun

[mass noun] Embryology
  • the yolk of an egg or ovum.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin, literally 'yolk'

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