embryonic
pertaining to or in the state of an embryo.
rudimentary; undeveloped.
Origin of embryonic
1- Also em·bry·o·nal [em-bree-uh-nl, em-bree-ohn-l]. /ˈɛm bri ə nl, ˌɛm briˈoʊn l/.
Other words for embryonic
Other words from embryonic
- em·bry·on·i·cal·ly, adverb
- non·em·bry·o·nal, adjective
- non·em·bry·on·ic, adjective
- non·em·bry·on·i·cal·ly, adverb
- pseu·do·em·bry·on·ic, adjective
- un·em·bry·o·nal, adjective
- un·em·bry·on·ic, adjective
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How to use embryonic in a sentence
New research suggests they reset to their lowest biological age in early embryonic development, with potential ramifications for longevity science.
Harvard Scientists Pinpoint ‘Ground Zero’ of Aging in Mouse Embryo Study | Edd Gent | June 28, 2021 | Singularity HubThese regions were once thought not to contain any important genetic information but they are now known to contain genes that are involved in fundamentally important processes such as the formation of organs during embryonic development.
Why It Took 20 Years to ‘Finish’ the Human Genome—and Why There’s Still More to Do | Melissa Southey | June 13, 2021 | Singularity HubThere are no embryonic materials or placenta in the vaccines.
Five days, 100 vaccine doses and a wildfire of conspiracy theories | Jose Del Real | May 28, 2021 | Washington PostAs a newly minted PhD in 1987, Belmonte published one of his first scientific papers, reporting the results of a study in which he took embryonic cells from a mouse limb and grafted them onto the beginnings of a wing of a chicken embryo.
Scientists Report Creating the First Embryo With Human and Non-Human Primate Cells | Alice Park | April 15, 2021 | TimeExperts shared their views on whether spiral-shaped clouds in deep space were far-off entire galaxies of stars, like the Milky Way, or embryonic solar systems just now forming within the Milky Way.
We’ve covered science for 100 years. Here’s how it has — and hasn’t — changed | Tom Siegfried | April 2, 2021 | Science News
The concept is that the use of human embryonic cells in the manufacture of vaccines is the smoking gun—a major cause of autism.
The 2012 Republican Platform still states definitively: “We oppose federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.”
The Artificial Womb Will Change Feminism Forever | Samantha Allen | August 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe ID-1 gene is active during human embryonic development, after which it turns off and stays off.
Marijuana Fights Cancer and Helps Manage Side Effects, Researchers Find | Martin A. Lee | September 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTJews would have been able to escape Europe to their ancient homeland in what was already a widely supported embryonic state.
Imagine a future secretary appointed by a president who objects to, say, embryonic stem-cell research.
The strong probability is that this gland belongs in the same category with other embryonic survivals yet to be pointed out.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisWhen an embryonic heart or liver is called on to do a job for a mature organism, there is only one way out.
A Feast of Demons | William MorrisonThe entire activity of this embryonic female reduces itself to this gesture; the greater part of her great sisters know no other.
The Natural Philosophy of Love | Remy de GourmontThe embryonic development of a human being is no different from the embryonic development of any other animal.
Communism and Christianism | William Montgomery BrownOver and over the employers have crushed the embryonic unions only to see them rise again with added strength.
The Everett massacre | Walker C. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for embryonic
embryonal (ˈɛmbrɪənəl)
/ (ˌɛmbrɪˈɒnɪk) /
of or relating to an embryo
in an early stage; rudimentary; undeveloped
Derived forms of embryonic
- embryonically, adverb
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