vitelline

/ˈvɪtəlaɪn/ /ˈvaɪtəliːn/

Meanings

noun

A terminal branch of any of the main arteries connecting the aorta to the yolk sac.

Examples :

"The researcher carefully traced the vitelline arteries in the early embryo to understand nutrient transport. "

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or resembling the yolk of an egg.

Examples :

"The developing chick received nourishment from the vitelline sac attached to its abdomen. "

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Related Words

researcher noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/ /riˈsɜːrtʃər/

One who researches.

"The researcher studied the effects of different study methods on student test scores. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

terminal noun

/ˈtɚmɪnəl/

A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.

"After taking the train to the airport, I walked to the terminal building. "

nourishment noun

/ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/ /ˈnɝɪʃmənt/

The act of nourishing or the state of being nourished

"Proper nutrition provides essential nourishment for a child's healthy growth. "

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

arteries noun

/ˈɑːrtəriːz/ /ˈɑːrtəriz/

An efferent blood vessel from the heart, conveying blood away from the heart regardless of oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.

"The doctor explained that clogged arteries can prevent blood from reaching the heart, leading to serious health problems. "

nutrient noun

/ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/

A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

"Vegetables are a good source of nutrients for a healthy diet. "