Vitellogenesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vitellogenesis is a noun meaning yolk deposition; the process of yolk formation via nutrients being deposited in the oocyte, or female germ cell involved in reproduction.
Meaning
yolk deposition; the process of yolk formation via nutrients being deposited in the oocyte, or female germ cell involved in reproduction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include previtellogenesis, lecithotrophy, oviposition, ovogenesis, oogenesis, synovigenesis.
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