vitellose

/vaɪtˈɛlsɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the vitelline membrane, especially in the development of an egg or a fertilized ovum.

“The vitellose layer of the embryo provided essential nutrients for growth.”

2. noun

the vitelline membrane or any similar structure.

“The vitellose sac developed into a vital part of the embryo’s development.”

Synonyms

  • egg-related
  • embryonic
  • vitelline

Antonyms

  • blastodermic
  • embryoblastic