Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process in which a gastrula is formed from a blastula through a folding inward of the cells.

Example: During embryonic development, the embryonic cells undergo emboly to form the gastrula.

Definition: The state of being slightly overweight or having a rounded body shape.

Example: Her embonpoint was evident in the way her clothes fit.

Definition: To make something hard and likely to break easily.

Example: The chemicals in the environment can embrittle the metal over time.

Definition: The process in which a material becomes brittle, losing its ability to bend or flex without breaking.

Example: The embrittlement of the metal made it prone to cracking under stress.

Definition: The state of being involved in a complicated situation or conflict.

Example: The embroilment of the two countries led to a lengthy negotiation process.

Definition: A very early stage of development of a living organism, especially before it becomes recognizable as a specific form.

Example: The doctor explained the changes that occur in the embryo during the first few weeks of pregnancy.

Definition: The process by which an embryo develops and grows from a fertilized egg.

Example: Embryogenesis is a crucial stage in the development of all multicellular organisms.

Definition: Relating to the process of development of an embryo.

Example: The researchers studied the embryogenic properties of the stem cells.

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.

Definition: Having characteristics or features similar to an embryo.

Example: The researchers observed embryoid structures in the developing tissue.

Definition: A small form of a plant or animal that looks like an early stage of development.

Example: The scientist studied the embryoid to understand its growth process.