Definition of Embryology

1. Noun. The branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms.

Examples of category: Germ Layer, Eyecup, Optic Cup, Cleavage, Segmentation, Implantation, Nidation, Regulation
Generic synonyms: Biological Science, Biology
Specialized synonyms: Teratology
Derivative terms: Embryologic, Embryonic

Definition of Embryology

1. n. The science which relates to the formation and development of the embryo in animals and plants; a study of the gradual development of the ovum until it reaches the adult stage.

Definition of Embryology

1. Noun. The scientific study of embryos. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Embryology

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Medical Definition of Embryology

1. The study of the embryo and its development from a one-celled zygote (fertilized ovum) to the establishment of form and shape (at which point, if it is an animal, it becomes a foetus). A subfield of developmental biology. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Embryology

embryogenically
embryogenies
embryogeny
embryogony
embryography
embryoid
embryoids
embryoless
embryolike
embryologic
embryological
embryologically
embryologies
embryologist
embryologists
embryology (current term)
embryoma
embryoma of the kidney
embryomorphous
embryon
embryonal
embryonal adenoma
embryonal area
embryonal carcinoma
embryonal carcinosarcoma
embryonal leukaemia
embryonal medulloepithelioma
embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
embryonal rhabdosarcoma
embryonal tumour

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