embryo

Meanings

• noun

  A developing organism in the uterus of its mother from the time of conception to birth.

  - "The embryo develops into a fetus during the second trimester."
  - "The embryonic stage lasts for approximately nine weeks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/
   
   
   
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Variants

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embryo , embryos , embryo- , embryo sac , embryo sacs , embryo transfer , embryo transfers , embryo transplant , in embryo

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'embryon' meaning 'offspring' or 'young one'.

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Trivia

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1. An embryo is approximately the size of a kidney bean at six weeks.

2. The first two weeks of embryonic development are called the germinal period.

3. The placenta forms around the embryo during the fifth week of gestation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fetus: An unborn or developing offspring, especially a vertebrate one after the embryonic stage and before birth.

2. Gestation: The period of development of an embryo or fetus in its mother's uterus, typically from conception to birth.

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Culture

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Embryos are a significant part of human development and have been studied extensively in fields such as biology, medicine, and ethics.

How to Memorize "embryo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny developing organism inside the mother's womb.
   - Visualize the stages of development from a single cell to a fully formed organism.

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   - Link it to the idea of a growing organism inside the mother's womb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Egg, Sperm, Baby' to remember the meaning of 'embryo'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'embryo' to help remember its definition.

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