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Embryos

Description

Embryos refer to the earliest stages of development in living organisms, particularly in animals and humans. They are the fertilized eggs or young organisms before they have fully formed or become viable outside of the womb or egg.

Senses and Usages

Noun: Plural form of Embryo

The term "embryos" is used to refer to multiple developing organisms or fertilized eggs collectively.

Example Sentence: The scientist examined the embryos under the microscope to study their growth patterns.

Noun: Embryonic stage

Embryos also represent the early stage of development in individual organisms before they mature into adults.

Example Sentence: The embryos of the fish hatch and swim freely after a few days in the water.

Adjective: Describing characteristics of embryos

The adjective form "embryos" is used to describe traits or properties related to embryonic development.

Example Sentence: The researchers analyzed the embryos' genetic markers to understand their genetic diversity.

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