embryo

n. an animal in the stages of development between cleavage of the fertilized egg and birth or hatching. In human prenatal development, the embryo comprises the products of conception during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy; thereafter, it is called a fetus. See embryonic stage. —embryonic adj.

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Psychology term of the day

November 15th 2024

osmolagnia

n. sexual interest in and pleasure derived from smells emanating from the body, especially from the genitals.