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Embryo
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an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization
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(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
embryo
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embryology
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embryology
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Researchers study embryos to better understand the early stages of human development and congenital disorders.
During the first trimester, the human embryo undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation to form essential organs.
Ethical debates often arise around the use of human embryos in stem cell research and medical treatments.
The ultrasound showed the tiny heartbeat of the embryo, indicating a healthy early stage of pregnancy.
In the laboratory, scientists can observe the growth and development of a mouse embryo under controlled conditions.
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