lecithal

[ les-uh-thuh l ]
/ ˈlɛs ə θəl /

adjective Embryology.

having a yolk, as certain eggs or ova.
Also lec·i·thic [les-uh-thik] /ˈlɛs ə θɪk/.

Origin of lecithal

1890–95; < Greek lékith(os) egg yolk + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM lecithal

lec·i·thal·i·ty, noun

Words nearby lecithal

lecherous, lechery, lechosos opal, lechuguilla, lechwe, lecithal, lecithin, lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio, lecithinase, lecithoblast, lecky

Medical definitions for lecithal

lecithal
[ lĕs′ə-thəl ]

adj.

Relating to or having a yolk.