How Do You Spell EMBRYONATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛmbɹɪˌɒne͡ɪt] (IPA)

Embryonate is a term used to describe something that is in the embryonic stage of development. The spelling of this word is derived from the Latin word "embryo", meaning an unborn or unhatched offspring. The -onate suffix, used frequently in scientific terminology, denotes a chemical compound or process. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled ɛmˈbri.oʊ.neɪt. The stress falls on the second syllable, with the letter "e" pronounced as "eh" and the letter "o" as "oh".

EMBRYONATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Embryonate is a verb that describes the process by which an egg, particularly in animals such as birds, reptiles, and certain invertebrates, develops into an embryo. This term is primarily used in the field of biology and embryology to explain the transformation of an unfertilized or fertilized egg cell into a multicellular organism.

    During embryonation, significant changes occur within the egg as it undergoes cell division and cell differentiation. This process is crucial for the proper development and growth of the embryo. Embryonation includes various stages, such as cleavage, gastrulation, and organogenesis, wherein the cells multiply, migrate, and organize into distinct tissue layers and organs.

    Embryonic development is a highly regulated and complex process, controlled by genetic and environmental factors. The embryonation of an egg can take different lengths of time depending on the species and environmental conditions. For example, in birds, it usually takes around 21 days from the start of egg incubation until hatching occurs.

    Embryonate can also refer to artificial processes, such as laboratory methods used to culture embryos outside the natural environment in order to study their development. These techniques are essential for scientific research, enabling scientists to observe and understand various aspects of embryonic growth and differentiation.

  2. 1. Embryonal. 2. Impregnated.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for EMBRYONATE

  • wmbryonate
  • smbryonate
  • dmbryonate
  • rmbryonate
  • 4mbryonate
  • 3mbryonate
  • enbryonate
  • ekbryonate
  • ejbryonate
  • emvryonate
  • emnryonate
  • emhryonate
  • emgryonate
  • embeyonate
  • embdyonate
  • embfyonate
  • embtyonate
  • emb5yonate
  • emb4yonate
  • embrtyonate

Etymology of EMBRYONATE

The word "embryonate" is derived from the Latin word "embryo", which means "unborn offspring" or "germ", and the suffix "-nate", which indicates the process of becoming or being in a particular state. Therefore, "embryonate" refers to the process of developing or becoming an embryo.

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