embryology
the science dealing with the formation, development, structure, and functional activities of embryos.
the origin, growth, and development of an embryo: the embryology of the chick.
Origin of embryology
1Other words from embryology
- em·bry·o·log·i·cal [em-bree-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌɛm bri əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, em·bry·o·log·ic, adjective
- em·bry·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use embryology in a sentence
His true claim to glory rests upon embryological researches, which he was the first to undertake in a comparative way.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkIn favour of this view are the following anatomical and embryological facts.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThese points, in view of our knowledge of embryological modifications, cannot be regarded as great difficulties to my view.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourIn considering the physiognomy of man from an embryological standpoint, we must consider the peculiarities of the infant at birth.
The embryological evidence brought forward in this paper is against regarding these nerves as representing two segments.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland Balfour
British Dictionary definitions for embryology
/ (ˌɛmbrɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of science concerned with the study of embryos
the structure and development of the embryo of a particular organism
Derived forms of embryology
- embryological (ˌɛmbrɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or embryologic, adjective
- embryologically, adverb
- embryologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for embryology
[ ĕm′brē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of embryos and their development.
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Cultural definitions for embryology
[ (em-bree-ol-uh-jee) ]
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