embryology
Americannoun
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the science dealing with the formation, development, structure, and functional activities of embryos.
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the origin, growth, and development of an embryo.
the embryology of the chick.
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the branch of science concerned with the study of embryos
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the structure and development of the embryo of a particular organism
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Origin of embryology
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The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology has recently suggested a limit of 50 families per donor.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority said fewer than five babies have been born this way in the U.K. but did not provide further details to protect the families’ identities.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2023
Britain’s Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority said fewer than five babies have been born this way in the U.K. but did not provide further details to protect the families’ identities.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
The Nordic countries and Belgium have the highest assisted conception rates in the world, in terms of availability of cycles per million of population, according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2021
This is the great discovery of modern Embryology.
From Embryology The Beginnings of Life by Leighton, Gerald R.
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