embryogeny
[ em-bree-oj-uh-nee ]
/ ˌɛm briˈɒdʒ ə ni /
noun
the formation and development of the embryo, as a subject of scientific study.
Nearby words
embryo-, embryoblast, embryocardia, embryoctony, embryogenesis, embryogeny, embryol., embryological, embryologist, embryology, embryoma
Also em·bry·o·gen·e·sis [em-bree-oh-jen-uh-sis] /ˌɛm bri oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/.
Related formsem·bry·o·gen·ic [em-bree-oh-jen-ik] /ˌɛm bri oʊˈdʒɛn ɪk/, em·bry·o·ge·net·ic [em-bree-oh-juh-net-ik] /ˌɛm bri oʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for embryogenesis
embryogeny
/ (ˌɛmbrɪˈɒdʒɪnɪ) /
noun
Also called: embryogenesis (ˌɛmbrɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs) the formation and development of an embryo
the study of these processes
Derived Formsembryogenic (ˌɛmbrɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk), adjective
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Medicine definitions for embryogenesis
embryogenesis
[ ĕm′brē-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]
n.
The development and growth of an embryo, especially the period from the second week through the eighth week following conception.
Related formsem′bry•o•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.
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