Embryology: alternatives and connections

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Embryology

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.

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Biology 76% connected

The science of life; that branch of knowledge which treats of living matter as distinct from matter which is not living; the study of living tissue.…

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Teratology 76% connected

That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or…

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Embryonal 74% connected

Pertaining to an embryo, or the initial state of any organ; embryonic.

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Embryonal 74% connected

Pertaining to an embryo, or the initial state of any organ; embryonic.

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Embryonic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an embryo; embryonal; rudimentary.

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Embryonic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an embryo; embryonal; rudimentary.

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