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., embryologist, embryology, embryoma, embryoma of kidney

Also em·bry·o·gen·e·sis

[em-bree-oh-jen-uh-sis] /ˌɛm bri oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/.

Origin of embryogeny

First recorded in 1825–35; embryo- + -geny

Related forms

em·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 Forms

embryogenic (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 forms

em′bry•o•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.