embryon

/ˈɛmbriˌɑn/
noun
  1. An early stage of development in a plant or animal before birth or hatching.
    • In plants, the embryon is found inside the seed.
    • The scientist studied the embryon to learn how organs form.
    • The embryon of the chick develops inside the egg for 21 days.
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