embryo — an animal or plant in the early stages of development before birth or germination
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an animal or plant in the early stages of development before birth or germination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛmbriˌoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The scientist was so excited about the embryo research that he named his pet goldfish 'Little Embryo'.
- The embryo showed normal development patterns during the first month.
- Each seed contains a tiny plant embryo waiting to sprout.
embryo
NOUN[/ˈɛmbriˌoʊ/]
an animal or plant in the early stages of development before birth or germination
The scientist observes a tiny embryo developing inside the glowing petri dish.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek, combining the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'within' or 'inside') and the root 'bryein' (meaning 'to grow' or 'to swell'). Originally used to describe a developing organism growing within the womb or seed, the term literally captures the concept of life unfolding from an interior space.
Breakdown
en- (within, inside) + bryein (to grow, to swell). The compound form 'embryon' originally denoted anything in its earliest stage of development, particularly an unborn offspring developing within the maternal body.
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📝Examples
“The scientist was so excited about the embryo research that he named his pet goldfish 'Little Embryo'.”
“The embryo showed normal development patterns during the first month.”
“Each seed contains a tiny plant embryo waiting to sprout.”
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