vitelline

adjective

vi·​tel·​line vī-ˈte-lən  -ˌlēn 

-ˌlīn

1

: resembling the yolk of an egg especially in yellow color

2

: of, relating to, or producing yolk

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin vitellinus, from Latin vitellus egg yolk

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vitelline

• vitelline membrane

Medical Definition

vitelline

adjective

vi·​tel·​line -ˈtel-ən  -ˌēn 

-ˌīn

: of, relating to, or producing yolk