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Vitelline

Vi-tel′line

,
Adj.
[L.
vitellus
the yolk of an egg.]
(Biol.)
Of or pertaining to the yolk of eggs;
as, the
vitelline
membrane, a smooth, transparent membrane surrounding the vitellus
.

Definition 2024


vitelline

vitelline

English

Adjective

vitelline (comparative more vitelline, superlative most vitelline)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling the yolk of an egg.

Derived terms

Noun

vitelline (plural vitellines)

  1. (anatomy) A terminal branch of any of the main arteries connecting the aorta to the yolk sac.

French

Adjective

vitelline m, f (plural vitellines)

  1. vitelline

Italian

Adjective

vitelline

  1. Feminine plural form of vitellino

Latin

Adjective

vitelline

  1. vocative masculine singular of vitellinus