Meaning
- (noun) In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.
- (noun) An organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis.
- (noun) In viviparous animals, the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body
- (noun) In humans, usually the cell growth up to the end of the seventh week in the mother's body
- (noun) A rudimentary plant contained in the seed.
- (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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- abides
- abject
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Reader questions
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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