embryology [embre-olo-je]

the science of the development of the individual during the embryonic stage and, by extension, in several or even all preceding and subsequent stages of the life cycle. adj., adj embryologic.

Science of the origin and development of the organism from fertilization of the oocyte to the end of the eighth week. Usually used to include all stages of prenatal life.

[embryo- + G. logos, study]

1. The branch of biology that deals with the formation, early growth, and development of living organisms.

2. The embryonic structure or development of an organism.

Etymology: Gk, en, bryein + logos, science

Science of the origin and development of the organism from fertilization of the oocyte to the end of the eighth week and, by extension, all subsequent stages up to birth.

[embryo- + G. logos, study]

Science of the origin and development of the organism from fertilization of the oocyte to the end of the eighth week.

[embryo- + G. logos, study]

(embrolj), n the study of the origin, growth, development, and function of an organism from fertilization to birth.

the science of the development of the individual animal during the embryonic stage and, by extension, in several or even all preceding and subsequent stages of the life cycle.

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