embryo
noun
the young of a viviparous animal, especially of a mammal, in the early stages of development within the womb, in humans up to the end of the second month.
embryos
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pluralof embryo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He also contributed to a 2024 study that found that cotton and polyester microfibers disrupted the development of sea urchin embryos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
To investigate this process, the researchers studied developing mouse embryos and identified two different populations of brain progenitor cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
However, embryos are often not visible on an ultrasound early in pregnancy.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Just like Nat and Nik, Sam and Carly were told last month that their sperm donor had withdrawn consent and their 10 remaining embryos will be destroyed next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
However, it raises the ongoing controversy about gene editing and its potential to be used to enhance embryos and the future of humanity.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
