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vitelline

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vi·tel·line  (v-tln, -n, v-)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or associated with the yolk of an egg.
2. Having the yellow hue of an egg yolk; dull yellow.
n.
The yolk of an egg.
[vitell(us) + -ine.]
vitelline [vɪˈtɛlɪn -aɪn]
adj Zoology
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to the yolk of an egg the vitelline gland
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours) having the yellow colour of an egg yolk
[from Medieval Latin vitellīnus, from Latin vitellus the yolk of an egg; see vitellus]
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