vitelline
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vi·tel·line

adjective \vī-ˈte-lən, -ˌlēn, -ˌlīn\

Definition of VITELLINE

1
: resembling the yolk of an egg especially in yellow color
2
: of, relating to, or producing yolk

Origin of VITELLINE

Middle English, from Medieval Latin vitellinus, from Latin vitellus egg yolk
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with VITELLINE

vi·tel·line

adjective \-ˈtel-ən, -ˌēn, -ˌīn\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VITELLINE

: of, relating to, or producing yolk

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