1. of, relating to, or resembling egg yolk
Usage: biological; technical

Examples

• The vitelline membrane surrounds the egg yolk.
• Scientists studied the vitelline proteins in bird eggs.
• The vitelline layer provides nutrients to the developing embryo.
• Researchers examined the vitelline structure under a microscope.
• The vitelline material has a characteristic yellow color.
• Damage to the vitelline membrane can affect egg development.