embryo (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛm.bri.oʊ/

Definition

The early stage of development of a human or animal before it is born, or of a plant before it emerges from the seed.

Examples

• The doctor showed us an ultrasound of the developing embryo.

• Scientists are studying the earliest stages of embryo development in frogs.

• The embryo is protected by the mother's body during pregnancy.

Synonyms of embryo

Words with a similar meaning to embryo:

• fetus
• zygote
• germ

Antonyms of embryo

Words with the opposite meaning to embryo:

• adult
• mature organism

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary