Embryo

/ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ noun

In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.

Meaning

  1. (noun) In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.
  2. (noun) An organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis.
  3. (noun) In viviparous animals, the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body
  4. (noun) In humans, usually the cell growth up to the end of the seventh week in the mother's body
  5. (noun) A rudimentary plant contained in the seed.
  6. (noun) The beginning; the first stage of anything.

Letter breakdown

  • Embryo contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Embryo mean?

In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.

How many letters are in Embryo?

Embryo has 6 letters.

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