Defn: The formation of an embryo.
EMBRYOGRAPHY
Em`bry*og"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Gr. -graphy.] (Biol.)
Defn: The general description of embryos.
EMBRYOLOGIC; EMBRYOLOGICAL
Em`bry*o*log"ic, Em`bry*o*log"ic*al, a. (Biol.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to embryology.
EMBRYOLOGIST
Em`bry*ol"o*gist, n.
Defn: One skilled in embryology.
EMBRYOLOGY
Em`bry*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy: cf. F. embryologie.] (Biol.)
Defn: The science which relates to the formation and development of the embryo in animals and plants; a study of the gradual development of the ovum until it reaches the adult stage.
EMBRYON
Em"bry*on, n. & a. Etym: [NL.]