embryology
/ɛm.briˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ · em.bri.o.log.y
noun
- The scientific study of embryos, including their development, structure, and growth. The embryologist spent years studying the intricate details of embryonic development.
noun
- A branch of biology that focuses on the study of embryonic development and its related processes. Embryology is a crucial field of study for understanding human reproduction and development.
Did you know? The study of embryology has led to significant advances in our understanding of human development and has improved prenatal care and medical treatments for pregnant women and their unborn babies.