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embryonic Definition

em·bry·onic (em′brē änik)

adjective

  1. of or like an embryo
  2. in an early stage; undeveloped; rudimentary

embryonic Synonyms

embryonic

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embryonic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lethality: Complete removal of the receptor leads to embryonic lethality due to arrested growth.
  • cell: Human embryonic stem cells are derived from the inner cell mass.
  • stem: Gene targeting in mouse embryonic stem ( ES ) cells has become a routine methodology in studying gene function in vivo.
  • neuron: Shewan D, Berry M and Cohen J. Extensive regeneration in vitro by early embryonic neurons on immature and adult CNS tissue.
  • dune: Embryonic shifting dunes occur as long narrow zones mainly in the Morfa Harlech part of the complex.
  • clone: The vast majority of embryonic clones fail to implant, miscarry later in pregnancy or are born with severe birth defects.

Modifying Another Word

  • still: The market for heat pumps in the UK is still embryonic.
  • then: History of UK Offshore Wind The possibility of taking the then embryonic wind energy industry offshore was raised nearly 30 years ago.
  • very: As of 2001 it is still in a very embryonic stage, but I hope it will grow.
  • early: The imprinting phenotypes generally involve early embryonic, fetal or neonatal lethality, and alterations in fetal and placental growth ( reviewed in Ref.
  • relatively: That said, online console gaming is still relatively embryonic.
  • yet: Until this is addressed satisfactorily, this speculative idea must be considered interesting yet embryonic.

Used with adjective complement

  • represent: North Northumberland Dunes Northumberland North Northumberland Dunes represents Embryonic shifting dunes in northeast England.
  • remain: But without agreement, further development and then commercial mass software production, the concept remains embryonic.
  • use: The need to use embryonic rather than adult cells must be carefully evaluated.

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