Pronunciation: [ˈɛmbɹɪˌə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The word "embryo" is spelled with six letters: e-m-b-r-y-o. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈɛm.brɪ.oʊ/, where the stressed syllable is the first one (em-). The letter "b" is pronounced as /b/, the letter "r" is pronounced as /r/, and the letter "y" is pronounced as /i/. The word refers to the early stage of development in a living organism, especially a human or animal, before it is born or hatches from an egg.
Embryo is a noun that refers to the earliest and most undeveloped stage of an organism's development, particularly in the context of animal and human reproduction. It is derived from the Latin word "embryon," which means "an unborn child."
An embryo is formed after fertilization occurs, resulting in the union of an egg and a sperm. During this stage, the organism is usually a multicellular cluster of cells that possesses the potential to develop into a more complex and fully formed being. In humans, embryos are present during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
In animals, the development of an embryo typically involves a series of cellular divisions and differentiation, as cells specialize to form various tissues, organs, and body structures. The growth and differentiation of cells are greatly influenced by genetic factors and environmental conditions, and any abnormalities or disruptions during this phase can lead to malformations or miscarriages.
In the context of scientific research, embryos are often studied to understand the fundamental processes of development and to advance medical and biological knowledge. Additionally, the term embryo is sometimes used metaphorically to describe an early or rudimentary stage of anything, such as an idea, project, or organization.
1. A rudiment. 2. The rudimentary plant in the seed. 3. The impregnated ovum during its early unformed stages of development; in man the product of conception during the first three months of intrauterine life.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
• Rudimentary.
• The first rudiments of an animal or plant; the first state or beginning of anything; anything before it assumes a distinct form.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "embryo" originated from the Greek word "embruon", which means "to grow within". "Embruon" is derived from the Greek prefix "en-" meaning "in" and "bruō" meaning "to grow". The term was later adopted into Latin as "embryo", and eventually made its way into English in the 16th century.
