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embryo

[em-bree-oh] / ˈɛm briˌoʊ /
NOUN
fetus
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In this environment, clumps of material form several planetary embryos at roughly the same time.

From Science Daily

These pathways guide critical processes such as embryo formation and organ development.

From Science Daily

However, it raises the ongoing controversy about gene editing and its potential to be used to enhance embryos and the future of humanity.

From Literature

On the agency’s instructions, according to court records, the surrogate canceled her Medicaid and began to prepare for the embryo transfer.

From The Wall Street Journal

The clinic says in promotional materials that it offers “selective” embryos screened for genetic disease.

From The Wall Street Journal