vitelline (Meaning)
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vitelline (a.)
Of or pertaining to the yolk of eggs; as, the vitelline membrane, a smooth, transparent membrane surrounding the vitellus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vitelline
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vitelline Sentence Examples
- The vitelline membrane envelops the yolk of avian eggs, providing protection.
- The vitelline duct, a remnant of embryonic development, connects the yolk sac to the digestive tract.
- Vitelline arteries supply blood to the vitelline membrane and developing embryo.
- The vitelline veins drain deoxygenated blood from the embryo to the yolk sac.
- The vitelline blood system supports the nutrient exchange between the embryo and the yolk.
- Vitelline follicles in the ovaries of reptiles and birds produce yolk for developing eggs.
- The vitelline disc in the blastocyst of mammals marks the site where the yolk sac will form.
- Vitelline cells, located in the yolk, provide nourishment for the developing embryo in fish.
- In parasitic worms, the vitelline gland produces yolk for the development of eggs.
- The vitelline layer of the liver fluke contains proteins that assist in egg hatching.
FAQs About the word vitelline
Of or pertaining to the yolk of eggs; as, the vitelline membrane, a smooth, transparent membrane surrounding the vitellus.
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No antonyms found.
The vitelline membrane envelops the yolk of avian eggs, providing protection.
The vitelline duct, a remnant of embryonic development, connects the yolk sac to the digestive tract.
Vitelline arteries supply blood to the vitelline membrane and developing embryo.
The vitelline veins drain deoxygenated blood from the embryo to the yolk sac.
