n.; pl. Embryos [ F. embryon, Gr. 'e`mbryon, perh. fr. &unr_; in (akin to L. &unr_; E. in) + &unr_; to be full of, swell with; perh. akin to E. brew. ] (Biol.) The first rudiments of an organism, whether animal or plant; as: (a) The young of an animal in the womb, or more specifically, before its parts are developed and it becomes a fetus (see Fetus). (b) The germ of the plant, which is inclosed in the seed and which is developed by germination. [ 1913 Webster ]

In embryo, in an incipient or undeveloped state; in conception, but not yet executed. “The company little suspected what a noble work I had then in embryo.” Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to an embryo; rudimentary; undeveloped; as, an embryo bud. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Biol.) Pertaining to the development of an embryo. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'e`mbryon an embryo + root of &unr_; to produce: cf. F. embryogénie. ] (Biol.) The production and development of an embryo. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'e`mbryon an embryo + gonh` generation. ] (Biol.) The formation of an embryo. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'e`mbryon an embryo + -graphy. ] (Biol.) The general description of embryos.

{ } a. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to embryology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One skilled in embryology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'e`mbryon an embryo + -logy: cf. F. embryologie. ] (Biol.) The science which relates to the formation and development of the embryo in animals and plants; a study of the gradual development of the ovum until it reaches the adult stage. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. & a. [ NL. ] See Embryo. [ 1913 Webster ]