Centrolecithal

/ˌsɛntroʊˈlɛsɪθəl/ adjective

Describing an egg or embryo where the yolk (nutrient material) is concentrated in the center rather than at one end.

From Latin 'centrum' (center) + Greek 'lekithos' (yolk), describing eggs with centrally-positioned yolk.

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