embryology

C2 Topic:Science & Research
US /ˌɛmbriːˈɑːlədʒi/
noun Freq #148627

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms

    Embryology revealed similarities among vertebrate embryos.

  2. 2
    noun

    The scientific study of embryos and (often) also the developmental biology of all prenatal phases (embryology sensu stricto plus fetology and teratology collectively).

    Embryology revealed similarities among vertebrate embryos.

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Word family
Forms embryological

Etymology

From embryo + -logy.

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