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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"This meant high competition for resources and strong predatory pressures. Combined with a trend toward aridity and strong seasonality, embryos of viviparous species would be better protected than those of egg-laying species."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
In the UK, people conceived using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos from registered donors after April 1 2005, can now request identifying information about their biological donor parent once they turn 18.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Nearly 80% of edited embryos became mosaics, genetic mixtures of edited and unedited cells, a limitation needing resolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Investigations showed the solution was missing magnesium, which caused embryos to stop developing, degrade, or die.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
“He said: ‘Now, you embryos, here you are, all looking exactly the same, and We are going to give you the choice of what you want to be.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
