embryo

• Substantiv, das die frühe Entwicklungsstufe eines mehrzelligen Organismus von der Befruchtung bis zur Ausbildung des Fötus oder bis zum Schlüpfen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an early stage of development in a multicellular organism, from the time of fertilization until it becomes a fetus or hatches.

1. Early developmental stageB2formalscientific

   An unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development, especially in humans from conception to the end of the eighth week.

   Embryo

   • The embryo develops rapidly during the first trimester.
   • Scientists study the embryo to understand early growth patterns.
   • The embryo is protected by the amniotic sac.

2. Plant embryoC1formalscientific

   The part of a seed that develops into a new plant.

   Pflanzenembryo

   • The plant embryo contains the cotyledons and the radicle.
   • Under the right conditions, the embryo begins to germinate.
   • The seed's embryo is dormant until it receives water and warmth.

   Synonymegerm

3. Early stage of developmentC1formal

   The beginning or earliest stage of something, such as an idea or project.

   Anfangsstadium

   • The project is still in its embryo stage.
   • The embryo of the theory was first proposed in the 19th century.
   • We are at the embryo of a new technological revolution.

   Synonymebeginningbudgenesisgerminceptionnucleusoriginrootrudimentseedsourcestart