Definition

The process of producing and developing an embryo from fertilization to the early stages of growth.

Example

The study of embryogeny helps scientists understand how organisms develop from a single cell.

Conversation

I just read an interesting article about embryogeny in frogs.

Really? I didn’t know frogs had such a complex development process.

Yeah, they explained how different stages of embryogeny affect their growth.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Embryogeny is formed from "embryo" (from Greek "embryon", meaning a developing organism) and "-geny" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to the process of development of an embryo.

Memory Tip

Think of 'embryo' as a developing organism and '-geny' as the process of being produced. This helps you remember that embryogeny is the process of developing an embryo.

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