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embryonic
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belonging to the earlier stages of growth and development
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of an organism prior to birth or hatching
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Researchers study embryonic development to better understand birth defects and genetic disorders.
Embryonic stem cells have the potential to develop into various cell types in the body.
The discovery of embryonic fossils provides insight into the evolutionary history of organisms.
Embryonic development is carefully regulated by genetic and environmental factors.
Neural development begins early in embryonic development and continues throughout life.