vitellogenesis

vi·tel·lo·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vi-tel-oh-jen-uh-sis, vahy-]
- /vɪˌtɛl oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, vaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vi-tel-oh-jen-uh-sis, vahy-]
- /vɪˌtɛl oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, vaɪ-/

Definitions of vitellogenesis word

noun vitellogenesis the process by which the yolk is formed and accumulated in the ovum. 1
noun vitellogenesis yolk deposition; the process of yolk formation via nutrients being deposited in the oocyte, or female germ cell involved in reproduction. 0

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Origin of vitellogenesis

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; vitell(us) + -o- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Vitellogenesis

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vitellogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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