Vitellus

[vi'telәs]

Definition

(n.) The contents or substance of the ovum; egg yolk. See Illust. of Ovum.

(n.) Perisperm in an early condition.

Typed by Ernestine

Definition

n. the yolk of an egg.—adjs. Vit′ellary Vitell′ine pertaining to the vitellus or forming such.—n. Vitell′icle a yolk-sac.—adj. Vitelligenous (-ij′-) producing yolk.

Editor: Whitney