centrolecithal

cen·tro·lec·i·thal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-troh-les-uh-thuh l]
- /ˌsɛn troʊˈlɛs ə θəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-troh-les-uh-thuh l]
- /ˌsɛn troʊˈlɛs ə θəl/

Definitions of centrolecithal word

adjective centrolecithal (of animal eggs) having a centrally located yolk 3
adjective centrolecithal having a centrally located yolk, as certain insect eggs or ova. 1
noun centrolecithal (biology) Having the yolk placed in the centre of the cytoplasm of the ovum. 1

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Origin of centrolecithal

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; centro- + lecithal

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Parts of speech for Centrolecithal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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centrolecithal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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