embryonic
adjective
pertaining to or in the state of an embryo.
embryonal
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a variation of
embryonic.
Example Sentences
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Tommy-Rae was diagnosed with an embryonal tumour on 14 December after his parents took him to hospital, concerned he was suffering from constipation.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
It's a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer which mainly affects babies and children and involve embryonal cells, left over from fetal development.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
The striker wished Harry all the best in fighting an embryonal tumour.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2021
The family was sent to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for tests, which revealed that Brody had four embryonal tumors with multilayered rosettes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2018
“A phase of embryonal development. It’s a little boring, I'm afraid, unless you are fascinated by fish. I work at the Hatchery.”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
