embryonic
ˌɛm.briˈɒnɪk
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Definition of embryonic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
developmentin an early stage of development
  • The company's plans are still embryonic.
incipient nascent rudimentary
2.
biologyTECH.relating to an embryoTECH.
  • Embryonic cells are essential for early development..
fetal undeveloped
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Expressions with embryonic

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scientific study of embryo-derived stem cells for medical use
Embryonic stem-cell research offers hope for curing diseases.
tissue from an embryo used in research
Embryonic tissue is crucial for stem cell research.
early growth process of an organism from fertilization to fetus stage
Scientists studied the effects of toxins on embryonic development in frogs.
region of an embryo where development is most active
The embryonic pole is crucial for early development.

Origin of embryonic

Greek, embryon (young one)

Terms with embryonic included in their meaning

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biology
change in form and habits after the embryonic stage
embryonic membrane
membrane enclosing the embryo in mammals, reptiles, and birds
embryology
embryonic structure that develops into the brain and spinal cord
biology
producing changes in embryonic tissue
embryology
related to embryonic tissues expected to develop
embryology
embryonic vascular structures forming major arteries in adults
biology
embryonic development mirroring evolutionary history
biology
relating to the allantois, an embryonic membrane in reptiles, birds, and mammals

Examples of embryonic in a sentence

  • His ideas are still in an embryonic form.
  • The embryonic stage is crucial for development.
  • Embryonic research has advanced significantly.

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  1. French:embryonnaire, précoce, ...
  2. German:embryonal, ...
  3. Italian:embrionale, ...
  4. Spanish:embrionario, fetal, ...
  5. Portuguese:embrionário, ...
  6. Chinese:萌芽的, 胚胎的, ...
  7. Japanese:初期の, 胚の, ...
  8. Arabic:جَنِينِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֻבָּרִי, שֶׁל תַּחְלִית הַחַיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:эмбриональный, зародышевый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ембріональний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रारंभिक, भ्रूणीय, ...

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