Meaning 1neutral; biology and medicine · 82%
An organism at an early stage of development; in humans, the developing offspring during the early months of pregnancy.
Natural examples
Der Embryo entwickelt sich in den ersten Wochen schnell.
The embryo develops quickly during the first weeks.
Die Ärztin erklärte den Unterschied zwischen Embryo und Fötus.
The doctor explained the difference between an embryo and a fetus.
Bei Pflanzen enthält der Samen einen Embryo.
In plants, the seed contains an embryo.
Usage note
Usually masculine in Germany; Austrian German also uses neuter das Embryo. Genitive Embryos; plurals Embryonen or Embryos.
Mini-lesson: Embryo
An organism at an early stage of development; in humans, the developing offspring during the early months of pregnancy. Usually masculine in Germany; Austrian German also uses neuter das Embryo. Genitive Embryos; plurals Embryonen or Embryos.
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