noun

embryo

embryo, germ, rudiment

The embryo develops inside the mother.

The embryo develops inside the mother.

The plan is still in its embryo stage.

The plan is still in its embryo stage.

((noun)) an unborn animal or human in the very early stages of development The embryo develops inside the mother.

Synonyms: fetus, germ, seed

From Greek 'embruon' (fetus), from 'en-' (in) + 'bruein' (to swell, be full).

Think of 'in' (em-) and 'brew' (bryo) – something 'brewing' inside, at its earliest stage.

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